The aim of the PHECC First Aid Essentials – Paediatric First Aid course is to provide learner with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies and injuries involving infants, children and adolescents in the home, workplace, childcare, educational or community setting. The programme combines core first aid principles with Cardiac First Response (Community) and equips learners to provide immediate care, maintain safety, conduct structured patient assessment, recognise common paediatric medical emergencies, manage traumatic injuries and support a child until Emergency Medical Services assume care. The course is designed to ensure learners can work safely, effectively and within the scope of a Paediatric First Aider.
Introduction to First Aid
Cardiac First Response (Community)
Patient Assessment
Common Medical Emergencies
Injury Management
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
recognise a paediatric first aid emergency
conduct a structured casualty assessment
provide appropriate immediate first aid care
perform Cardiac First Response (Community) interventions
manage common paediatric medical emergencies and injuries,
safely support an infant, child or adolescent casualty until professional medical assistance arrives.
Childcare workers
Parents and Guardians
Practical Skills Assessment
Continuous Formative Assessment Throughout the Course
Successful Participants will receive a Digital PHECC Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Certificate
Certificate is valid for 2 years
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Recertification of PFA must be completed within the 2 years
Price: €100
Duration: 1 day 9.30am-5.30pm
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Certification: PHECC-recognised course
Maximum Participants: 8
Athlone Buccaneers Rugby Club,
The Bounty,
Ballymahon Road,
Athlone,
Co. Westmeath N37K0T9,
Ireland