First Aid for Babies and Children
Designed to give parents and carers’ skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver first aid for common child-related injuries and illnesses.
Learn how to provide emergency first aid for baby head injury, baby allergic reaction, broken bones in babies and children, infant CPR, anaphylaxis in kids, and a range of other emergencies.
Important: This is a non-accredited course. If you are seeking a nationally recognised first aid credential for work purposes, please consider HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting which we have available in One Day or Blended formats. A Two-Day format is also available for private, group bookings only.
Target Audience:
Parents, expecting parents, grandparents, and anyone who works with or cares for children.
- We kindly request that anyone under the age of 18 is accompanied by a paying parent or guardian. So that all students can get the most out of the learning experience and to allow you to fully engage with the course materials, we kindly ask that you make childcare arrangements for dependent children. If securing childcare is challenging, please reach out to us prior to booking.
Learning Outcomes:
- On completion of this training, students will receive a Certificate of Completion
- Please be advised that this is a short course so not all topics are covered in depth.
Learning Methods:
A combination of practical activities, roles play and interaction with a first aid trainer (please wear comfortable and suitable clothing). There is no assessment for this training.
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
Content:
- Basic Life Support - DRSABCD
- Performing CPR
- Special techniques for children and infants
- Breathing emergencies including choking and asthma
- Severe allergic reaction
- Common childhood illnesses
- Shock
- Infection control
- Bleeding and wound care
- Poisons
- Bites and stings
- Febrile convulsions
- Psychological protection for kids
Select a location
Australian Capital Territory
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 9 November 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 11 | $160.00 | |
| 11 February 2027 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 20 April 2027 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 17 June 2027 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 12 August 2027 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 9 September 2027 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 19 October 2027 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 16 December 2027 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $168.00 |
New South Wales
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 5 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 20 | $160.00 | |
| 6 March 2027 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 22 May 2027 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 31 July 2027 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 25 September 2027 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 30 October 2027 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 24 | $168.00 | |
| 27 November 2027 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 24 | $168.00 |
Northern Territory
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Queensland
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
South Australia
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 21 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide Percy Court | 17 | $160.00 |
Tasmania
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Victoria
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 17 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 |
Western Australia
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Can’t find a location near you? We offer Group Bookings at your workplace, venue or a Red Cross location. Contact us for a quote.