INTRODUCTION TO BABYSITTING AND ESSENTIAL FIRST AID

This course is a must for anyone wishing to become a babysitter or child minder. Learn about basic baby and child development, caring for babies and young children, essential first aid for children and managing a life threatening emergency situation.
Content Overview
Babysitter basics
- Changing nappies
- Bottle feeding
- Spoon feeding
- Crying
- Preparing for bed
- Child behaviour
- Fun and games
- Personal safety
Essential first aid
- Assessment of an emergency situation
- Assessment of a casualty’s vital signs
- Recognition and management of:
- Seizures and convulsions
- Asthma
- Choking
- Poisoning
- Burns
- Soft tissue injuries and basic wound care
- Life-threatening bleeding
- Unconsciousness
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (variations for adults, children and infants)
- Calling emergency services
Course Duration
14 hours
Trainer/Assessors
PREMIUMHEALTH provides trainers who hold a Certificate IV in Assessment and Training and experience as highly skilled nurses and paramedics.
Assessment
Students’ performance in relation to the unit’s competency elements is assessed.
Award
A Statement of Participation is issued to participants.
Venue
Public programs available at Head Office in Gardenvale, Victoria. Onsite programs available at your school, community group etc.
Course fee
$199 per person.
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