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Pediatric First Aid & CPR
Our Pediatric program teaches appropriate emergency response skills, as well as prevention strategies, for the care of infants and children. Infant, Child & Adult CPR are inclusive. While the emphasis is on Pediatric skill development, Adult care techniques are also included. MEDIC FIRST AID Pediatric is a video-based, instructor-supervised emergency medical response training program.
Hands-on Skill Practice
Students will practice essential skills in small group practices and can also apply those skills in optional scenario-based practices.
Recognized Completion Period
Up to 2 years
Intended Audience
• Child Day Care Providers
• School Personnel
• Bus Drivers
• Youth Sports Coaches
• Parents of Children under 10 years old 
• Expecting Parents
• Grandparents
Course Segments Include:
Emergency First Aid Care
Children and Emergencies
Recognizing an Emergency
Deciding to Help
Personal Safety
Using Barriers
Assessing for Response
Mechanism for Spinal Injury
Activating Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Basic Life-Supporting Skills
Airway – Head-Tilt, Chin-Lift
Clearing the Airway – Log Roll
Protecting the Airway – Recovery Position
Breathing – Ventilations Mask/Shield
Circulation – Chest Compressions
Initial Assessment
Unresponsive Patient
CPR for Cardiac Arrest
Infant CPR
Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Using an AED
Control of Bleeding
Managing Shock
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Ongoing Assessment
Warning Signs of Serious Illness
Altered Level of Responsiveness
Pain, Severe Pressure, or Discomfort in Chest
Breathing Difficulty, Shortness of Breath
Severe Abdominal Pain
Mechanism for Significant Injury
Swollen, Painful, Deformed Limb
Specific First Aid Problems
Moving Patients
Emotional Impact of Providing First Aid Care
Check Training Calender or E-mail us for dates.
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