About the Course:
Childcare First Aid with CPR-B focuses on the recognition and care of infant and child emergencies, illness, and injuries. This course meets the training needs of early childhood educators, childcare staff, and others who work with young children in Alberta.
Free course download - Comprehensive Guide.
Prerequisites:
Full Course none
Recertification: Proof of current Standard Childcare First Aid certification by a CRC-recognized national training agency required. The CRC-recognized national training agencies include the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (CPR only), Lifesaving Society, and the Canadian Ski Patrol.
Course Content:
The Red Cross
Responding to Emergencies
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing and Circulation emergencies - child and baby
First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – child and baby
Wound care
Head, Neck and spinal injuries
Bone, Muscle and Joint injuries
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Environmental Illnesses
Poisons
Childhood Illnesses
Caring for Children
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Course Completion Criteria:
• Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation
completed independently. Exam is only available in English.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross
Participant Materials:
Child Care First Aid (eBook) - printed materials are available to purchase.
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
Standard Child Care First Aid certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)