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 | |
| 25 June 2025 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 14 | $160.00 | |
| 27 August 2025 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 15 October 2025 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 10 December 2025 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 22 | $160.00 |
New South Wales
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 31 May 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 5 | $160.00 | |
| 28 June 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 26 July 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 23 August 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 20 September 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 18 October 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 14 | $160.00 | |
| 15 November 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 13 December 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 |
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 | |
| 31 May 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 10 | $160.00 | |
| 4 July 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 16 | $160.00 | |
| 2 August 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 10 | $160.00 | |
| 3 September 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 | |
| 18 October 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 | |
| 13 November 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 | |
| 29 November 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 |
Tasmania
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Victoria
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 13 June 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 20 | $160.00 | |
| 18 July 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 20 | $160.00 | |
| 25 August 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 3 October 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 14 November 2025 | 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.