Course details

This course is ideal for anyone who who has either a professional or non-professional responsibility for children.

  • Registered Childminders, Nannies, Babysitters
  • Teachers (Nursery/Montessori, Junior, Primary)
  • Parents

General Aims

This course is designed for those with no previous experience of First Aid who care for young children. It will empower learners with the skills and knowledge to give immediate treatment to a sick or injured child before professional help arrives. 

Method of Delivery 

The course will utilise both theory and practical learning which will encourage student participation and feedback and ensure strong knowledge of practical skills.

Assessment

There will be ongoing assessment of both theory and practical learning throughout the day and full attendance is required to successfully complete the programme and receive certification.

Certification

A certificate of attendance and recognition of training will be awarded by the Irish Ambulance Training Institute. This course also meets HSA (Health and Safety Authority) Guidelines

General Course Content Overview

Below are just some of the topics covered on this course.

  •  Anatomical difference between children and adults
  •  Basic Life Support (including C.P.R., Recovery Position, Choking)
  •  Head Injuries
  •  Meningitis
  •  Bleeding and Bandaging
  •  Shock
  •  Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Irish Ambulance Training Institute

they are a Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) and FETAC accredited training site.

The Irish Ambulance Training Institute was established in 2007 to deliver a national and professional training service. their client base has extended to include a range of care providers including Ambulance Services, and a number of other students including Fire Brigade, members of Defence Forces, Gardai, Health Care Professionals, inpiduals and members of Sporting Organisations.

While they do offer training at any location nationwide, provided for by their mobile training unit, for on site training at any location and their clients convenience, they do also offer ctheirses at their fixed location training sites in Dublin, Cork, Donegal and at their flagship and headoffice site at Briarhill, Galway.

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