First Aid for Babies and Children

F irst Aid for Babies and Children

$ 65 per person or

$ 90 family ticket (two people from the same family only)

Aimed at parents and carers of children. Learn to provide emergency first aid for common child related injuries and illnesses. Light lunch, tea and coffee provided.

Program Benefits:

• Learn how to respond to emergencies involving children
• Have the skills and confidence to potentially save a life
• Know how to manage common child-related injuries and illnesses
• Have peace of mind that you can keep your child safe
• Be ready for emergencies involving children

Training includes:

• Basic life support
• Performing CPR
• Breathing emergencies including choking and asthma
• Severe allergic reaction
• Shock
• Infection control
• Bleeding and wound care
• Safety considerations around the home

Children are unable to attend training, with the exception of breastfeeding newborns.

Please wear comfortable clothing as CPR demonstrations are performed on the floor.

Note: This is a short course so not all topics are covered in depth.

Note: this is non-accredited short course and is separate to HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education & care setting.

Enquiries to The Summit Community Centre, 8390 0457, TheSummit@ahc.sa.gov.au

**Extreme and Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings

When an Extreme (75+) or Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating is declared for the Mt Lofty Ranges, The Summit Community Centre will be closed, and all classes and programs will be cancelled without notice. Any monies paid will either be reimbursed, or the course will be rescheduled for a later date.

Current f ire danger ratings can be checked here: http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/fire-danger-ratings.shtml