This course expands on the curriculum of standard first aid, including modules on oxygen administration, occupational health and safety, incident management, incident respose planning and emergency evacuation.

Faculty: First Aid
Course Name: Paediatric First Aid
Course Code:  FA-PC
Duration: 24 Hours
Mode: Face-to-face
Level: Layresponder

Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
Minors must have parental consent.

Packaging: This course is delivered over three (3) days.

Instructional Strategies: This course combines lecture-based instruction with practical application. Instructional strategies include lectures, discussions, demonstrations, practical application, simulation, and presentations.

Effort Breakdown: 11 lecture hours, 11 practical hours, 2 assessment hours

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an internationally recognised certification from Austere & Emergency Medicine International in Paediatric First Aid (FA-PC), valid for three years. Re-certification can be achieved by attending a refresher course.

MANDATORY UNITS:

1. Introduction to First Aid
   • The Chain of Survival
   • Common cause of Death
2. Basic Anatomy & Physiology
   • Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
   • Introduction to the Respiratory System
   • Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
   • Coronary Heart Diseases and Risk Factors
3. Safe Approach to Emergency Situations
4. The Scene Assessment
5. The Primary Assessment
6. Bleeding Control
7. The potentially spine injured patient
8. How and when to call for help
9. Safe & Effective CPR
10. Safe use of AEDs
11. Choking Management
12. Heart Attack Management
13. Stroke Management
14. Anaphylaxis Management
15. The Secondary Assessment
16. Identification and Management of Shock
17. Differentiation between head injury, brain injury, and increased intracranial pressure
18. Management of Musculoskeletal Injury
19. Management of Wounds & Burns
20. Drowning
21. Febrile Convulsions
22. Objects in Ears, Nose, Throat
23. Eye Injuries
24. Appendicitis
25. Croup
26. Chickenpox
27. Poisoning
28. Sepsis & Meningitis

On successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:

1. Introduction to First Aid
   • Understand the importance of first aid in emergency situations.
   • Identify the legal and ethical considerations of providing first aid.
2. The Chain of Survival
   • Understand the four key steps in the chain of survival.
   • Recognize the importance of early access, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care in improving survival rates.
3. Common Cause of Death
   • Identify common causes of death in emergency situations.
   • Understand how prompt first aid intervention can prevent fatalities.
4. Basic Anatomy & Physiology
   • Understand basic human anatomy and physiology relevant to first aid.
   • Identify key body systems and their functions.
5. Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
   • Understand the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.
   • Identify common cardiovascular emergencies and their symptoms.
6. Introduction to the Respiratory System
   • Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system.
   • Identify common respiratory emergencies and their symptoms.
7. Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
   • Understand the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.
   • Identify common musculoskeletal injuries and their management.
8. Coronary Heart Diseases and Risk Factors
   • Identify risk factors for coronary heart diseases.
   • Understand the importance of lifestyle modifications in preventing heart diseases.
9. Safe Approach to Emergency Situations
   • Learn the steps to approach an emergency scene safely.
   • Identify potential hazards in the environment.
10. The Scene Assessment
    • Learn how to conduct a systematic assessment of an emergency scene.
    • Identify priorities in the assessment process.
11. The Primary Assessment
    • Learn how to conduct a primary assessment of a patient.
    • Identify life-threatening conditions that require immediate intervention.
12. Bleeding Control
    • Learn how to control different types of bleeding.
    • Identify when to apply direct pressure, elevation, and pressure points.
13. The Potentially Spine Injured Patient
    • Understand the importance of spinal immobilization.
    • Learn how to assess and manage a patient with a potential spine injury.
14. How and When to Call for Help
    • Learn when and how to call for emergency medical services.
    • Understand the information needed to provide to the dispatcher.
15. Safe & Effective CPR
    • Learn the steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
    • Practice performing CPR on adult, child, and infant manikins.
16. Safe Use of AEDs
    • Understand the importance of early defibrillation in cardiac arrest.
    • Learn how to safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
17. Choking Management
    • Learn how to recognize and manage a choking victim.
    • Practice abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoeuvre) on manikins.
18. Heart Attack Management
    • Understand the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
    • Learn how to assist a person experiencing a heart attack.
19. Stroke Management
    • Understand the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
    • Learn how to assess and assist a person suspected of having a stroke.
20. Anaphylaxis Management
    • Understand the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
    • Learn how to administer epinephrine using an auto-injector.
21. The Secondary Assessment
    • Learn how to conduct a secondary assessment of a patient.
    • Identify non-life-threatening conditions that require further evaluation.
22. Identification and Management of Shock
    • Understand the different types of shock.
    • Learn how to recognize and manage shock in a patient.
23. Differentiation between Head Injury, Brain Injury, and Increased Intracranial Pressure
    • Understand the differences between head injury, brain injury, and increased intracranial pressure.
    • Learn how to assess and manage these conditions.
24. Management of Musculoskeletal Injury
    • Learn how to assess and manage common musculoskeletal injuries.
    • Practice splinting techniques for fractures and sprains.
25. Management of Wounds & Burns
    • Learn how to assess and manage different types of wounds and burns.
    • Practice wound cleaning, dressing, and burn care techniques
26. Drowning:
    • Recognize the signs of drowning in paediatric patients.
    • Perform initial assessment and provide first aid for a drowning paediatric patient, including basic life support techniques.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of water safety principles to prevent drowning incidents involving paediatric patients.
27. Febrile Convulsions:
    • Identify the signs of febrile convulsions in paediatric patients.
    • Provide appropriate first aid for a paediatric patient experiencing a febrile convulsion.
    • Educate caregivers on the management and prevention of febrile convulsions in paediatric patients.
28. Objects in Ears, Nose, Throat:
    • Identify common objects that may become lodged in the ears, nose, or throat of paediatric patients.
    • Perform appropriate first aid measures to safely remove objects from the ears, nose, or throat of paediatric patients.
    • Recognize when professional medical intervention is necessary for objects lodged in paediatric patients' ears, nose, or throat.
29. Eye Injuries:
    • Recognize common eye injuries in paediatric patients.
    • Provide appropriate first aid for eye injuries in paediatric patients, including irrigating the eye and protecting it from further damage.
    • Know when to seek medical attention for paediatric patients with eye injuries.
30. Appendicitis:
    • Identify the signs and symptoms of appendicitis in paediatric patients.
    • Understand the importance of early recognition and timely referral for paediatric patients suspected of having appendicitis.
    • Provide appropriate first aid and comfort measures for paediatric patients with suspected appendicitis.
31. Croup:
    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of croup in paediatric patients.
    • Provide first aid measures to relieve symptoms and comfort paediatric patients with croup.
    • Educate caregivers on the management and prevention of croup in paediatric patients.
32. Chickenpox:
    • Identify the signs and symptoms of chickenpox in paediatric patients.
    • Provide appropriate first aid and comfort measures for paediatric patients with chickenpox.
    • Educate caregivers on the management and prevention of chickenpox in paediatric patients.
33. Poisoning:
    • Identify common substances that may cause poisoning in paediatric patients.
    • Know when to seek emergency medical assistance for paediatric patients with poisoning.
34. Sepsis & Meningitis:
    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis and meningitis in paediatric patients.
    • Understand the importance of early recognition and prompt treatment for paediatric patients with sepsis or meningitis.
    • Provide appropriate first aid and comfort measures for paediatric patients suspected of having sepsis or meningitis, and facilitate prompt referral to medical services.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. 1. Attendance Requirement: 100% attendance is mandatory to pass the course. Reasonable adjustments will be made where practicable.

   2. Written Exam: The written exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. A pass mark of 80% is required to successfully complete the written component.

   3. Practical Assessments: Formative and summative practical assessments are conducted throughout the course. Summative assessments include patient care scenarios and skills evaluation.

   4. Exam and Class Outcome: It is possible to pass the written exam and fail the class if practical competency is not achieved. Conversely, it is possible to fail the written exam and pass the class if exceptional practical performance is demonstrated, and adequate knowledge of the curriculum can be demonstrated through other assessment activities.

   5. Re-exam Opportunity: If a participant fails the written exam, a verbal re-exam will be provided to offer an opportunity to showcase their knowledge.

   6. Special Accommodations: Participants with language difficulties or divergent learning needs can request a verbal or alternative style of exam. Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate a fair assessment process.

Note: The assessment criteria aim to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of both theoretical and practical competencies, promoting a well-rounded and capable First Aider.