This course is intended primarily for those who are expected to provide CPR and first aid to children. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course targets all lay responders such as parents, caregivers, guardians, domestic workers, family members and other laypersons wanting to learn first aid essentials for children.

COURSE SYLLABUS

The course includes the following objectives and is in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Resuscitation Council of South Africa.

The duration of the course is 5-6 hours, which is split over 2 sessions.

Please note: BOTH days need to be attended in order to complete the course.

Course 1 of 2  (3 hours)

• Calling for help

• CPR – child and infant

• Introduction to the AED

• Choking – adult, child, and infant

Course 2 of 2  (3 hours)

• Personal safety

• Accident prevention

• Recovery position

• Head injuries

• Basic spinal immobilization

• Sprains

• Broken bones (fractures)

• Bleeding

• Asthma

• Burns

• Seizures

• Poisoning

• Bites

• Bee stings

• Allergic reactions

LEARNING RESOURCES

A student Workbook is provided to each participant for review, during and after the Course.

TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

• This course is an attendance-only course and is not accredited as a level 1 first Aid course by the Department of Labour or SETA.

• There is no Testing phase. 

• Discovery members will earn 1000 Discovery miles.

• This course is valid for 2 years.