Qualsafe Combined First Aid at Work & Paediatric First Aid Course (3 Days)

Course Summary

• Roles and responsibilities of first aiders and paediatric first aiders – Understand what’s expected when responding to emergencies involving adults, children and infants
• CPR and defibrillation – Learn how to deliver effective CPR and use an AED safely across all age groups.
• Managing an unresponsive casualty – Know how to assess and support someone who is unconscious but breathing or not breathing.
• Choking – Recognise choking and apply age‑appropriate techniques to clear the airway.
• Burns and scalds – Treat minor and severe burns quickly and correctly to prevent further injury.
• Wounds, bleeding and shock – Control bleeding and manage the signs and symptoms of shock.
• Broken bones, fractures and dislocations – Provide safe initial support for suspected fractures and joint injuries.
• Meningitis – Spot early signs of meningitis and act quickly to protect the casualty.
• Asthma – Support someone experiencing an asthma attack using recognised first aid steps.
• Seizures and epilepsy – Respond safely when a casualty has a seizure, including paediatric‑specific considerations
• Febrile convulsions – Understand how to manage fever‑related convulsions in young children.
• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions – Identify severe allergic reactions and administer appropriate first aid
• Minor injuries – Treat everyday injuries such as cuts, grazes, bruises and small wounds.