FABC - First Aid for Babies and Children
Introduction:
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.
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.
Target Audience:
Parents, expecting parents, grandparents, and anyone who works with or cares for children.
Learning Outcomes:
- On completion of this training, students will receive a Certificate of Completion
Learning Methods:
A combination of practical activities, roles play and interaction with a first aid trainer. 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
- Phycological protection for kids
- Please wear comfortable clothing as CPR demonstrations are performed on the floor
- Children are unable to attend training, with the exception of breastfeeding newborns, and in a private group session
- Note: This is a short course so not all topics are covered in depth
- Note: this is non-accredited short course and is separate to HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
Courses
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 5 January 2024 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | North Melbourne | 15 | $160.00 | |
| 11 June 2024 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | North Melbourne | 20 | $160.00 | |
| 8 August 2024 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | North Melbourne | 20 | $160.00 | |
| 18 September 2024 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | North Melbourne | 20 | $160.00 | |
| 8 November 2024 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | North Melbourne | 20 | $160.00 | |
| 3 December 2024 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | North Melbourne | 20 | $160.00 |
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.