First Aid course for couples
This first aid course focuses on the essentials of CPR, First Aid and Emergency Procedures. It is designed for Parents with babies & young children and Expectant couples in their third trimester.
We truly hope that you never have to use the information that you learn but believe strongly that every person should acquire these life saving skills.
Recommended Start date
Parents with babies and young children can join at any time. Expectant couples should join in your third trimester.
Duration
3 hours in one session
Includes
Hands-on and interactive First aid class facilitated by an experienced certified instructor
10% discount on the First aid for Helpers course
20% discount on your subsequent First Aid for couples course as we encourage trainees to keep their knowledge current and refreshed - Contact our office for a discount code
Course dates
Refer website calendar for available course dates
Client discount
Please contact our office for the 10% discount code if you have completed our Childbirth Preparation course or Hypnobirthing course
Course content:
The First Aid course is taught by fully qualified trainers who are Health Care Professionals.
The First Aid for Couples course is in two parts.
The first part is related to First Aid. We will provide knowledge which will help you confidently deal with those accidents which can occur with babies and small children.
How and when to call an ambulance
What to have in a first aid kit
The common health hazards found in the home
How to recognise and provide initial first aid for poisonings, burns, head injuries (concussion), bleeding, fractures (broken bones), allergic reactions, drownings, skin infections and heat related problems.
The second part relates to teaching effective CPR and AED (artificial external defibrillator).
Each participant will be practicing this skill on both a child mannequin and a baby mannequin.
We will also be learning how to effectively assist a baby and child who is choking.
We encourage open discussion and questions. Please ensure you wear comfortable clothing as we will be doing some practise on the floor. There will be a short 10 minute break between the two sessions.
FAQ’s
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Yes, we offer a First aid Helpers course. The course is specially designed to prepare your helper looking after babies or young children in case of an emergency requiring immediate first aid.
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