By Isaac Axel
When you become parents for the first time, there are so many things to think about, and one that may not come to mind straight off the bat is first aid and how to administer it. Knowing first aid can give you the confidence to deal with ailments, injuries and incidents if they occur. In serious cases, this can be the matter between life and death.
Children are more likely to get injured at home than anywhere else
While most take precautions to prevent injuries around the home, the fact is that accidents still happen. Young children like exploring their surroundings, and they aren’t fully aware of the potential dangers that things pose quite yet in the first years of life. If you haven’t baby-proofed your home, and you are due to have a baby, this should be at the top of your to-do list.
Main causes of injury
Some of the most common injuries for young children at home are falls, burns, drownings and poisonings.
Preventing injuries at home
The two main ways you can prevent injuries from occurring around your home are:
- Supervising your child
- Minimising or removing risks from the home
Why learning first aid as a first-time parent is so important
More than half of all injuries to children occur within the home. Not knowing what to do can be extremely distressing for both you and your child. By being able to administer first aid, you can promote better healing, lessen scarring and infection and potentially save your child’s life in a life-threatening situation. It’s important that all parents know what to do if their child is injured and how to prevent it from occurring in the first place.
What kind of first aid course should first-time parents take?
A baby and child CPR and first aid course.
Can I take a traditional first aid course or does it have to be a baby and child-specific first aid course?
A baby and child CPR and first aid course has been specifically designed for this age group. In this course, you’ll learn how to administer lifesaving CPR and first aid catered to people of this age group. It’s not the same as taking a traditional first aid course and that’s why we would recommend this class if you are about to be a new parent.
What you’ll learn in a baby and child first aid course
When you take a baby and child first aid course, you will learn fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively respond to a child that:
- Has sustained an injury
- Has an illness
- Needs CPR intervention
- Is choking
- Is suffering from allergies or anaphylaxis
- Has been bitten by a bug, spider or snake
- And so much more!
Throughout this course, you will learn all the steps to recognise and treat injuries as well as know when to get help and what to do while waiting for emergency assistance. This course covers the most common childhood injuries and provides you with invaluable information to give you the confidence to immediately intervene when a child is injured or needs urgent medical assistance.
How much is a baby and child first aid course?
The cost can vary from provider to provider however, the price to partake in a baby and child first aid course is typically around $90.00.
How long does a baby and child first aid course go for?
This course typically takes around 3 hours to complete.
Will I get a certificate upon completion?
Our baby and child first aid course has been created for parents and families. You will not receive a certificate for completing this course.
Baby and child first aid courses are not just for first-time parents!
The more people that know how to do first aid the better. This course is suitable for grandparents, aunties, uncles, friends, family, and anyone else who may be looking after your little child.
What to expect during a baby and child first aid course
During your baby and child first aid course, you will learn a combination of theory-based information as well as hands-on practical components. You will have ample opportunity to ask questions throughout the course.
How to choose the right training provider to complete your baby and child’s first aid through
You want to ensure that you are investing your time and money into a high-quality course that is going to equip you with the necessary skills to handle an injury or illness if it were to occur. Ensure that the provider is an accredited first aid training provider.
When you choose to complete your training with the team here at Paradise First Aid:
- We can come to you for in-home training (additional fees apply).
- Or if you complete the course with us at one of our locations, you are more than welcome to bring along your baby to the course.
Get a first aid kit
It is one thing to have to skills to treat a child in their time of need, but it won’t be much use to you if you do not have the right equipment on hand. If you haven’t already, we recommended getting a first aid kit for your home so if an injury does occur, you’ve got everything you need to administer safe and hygienic first aid. This can prevent infection and improve the healing process. You can purchase premade paediatric first aid kits however, a regular kit should suffice if you cant get your hands on one.
Join our baby and child first aid course
Learning first aid as a soon-to-be parent is smart, and it can give you peace of mind as you step into this new and exciting journey of parenthood. It is one less thing you have to worry about, and you can be assured you know how to handle an illness or injury when it does occur. Find a First Aid Course Gold Coast for a comprehensive baby and child first aid course designed specifically for parents and families who are about to welcome or have recently welcomed a new addition to the family.
