The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course trains participants how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2015 AHA/Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid.

Who should take this course?

The AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Including: childcare workers, teachers, camp counselors, etc

What does this course teach?

• First aid basics

  • Medical emergencies

  • Injury emergencies

  • Environmental emergencies

  • Preventing illness and injury

  • Illnesses and Injuries

  • Controlling Bleeding and Bandaging

  • Using a Tourniquet

  • Shock

  • Internal bleeding

  • Burns and electrical injuries

  • Allergic Reactions

  • Using an epinephrine pen

  • Breathing problems

  • Dehydration

  • Diabetes and low blood sugar

  • Heat-related emergencies

  • Cold-related emergencies

  • Drowning

  • Amputations

  • Bites and stings

  • Broken bones and sprains

  • Eye injuries

  • Bleeding from the nose

  • Fainting

  • Head, neck, and spine Injuries

  • Penetrating and puncturing injuries

  • Poison emergencies

  • Seizure

  • Mouth and cheek injuries

  • Tooth injuries

  • Splinters

• CPR AED and choking: CPR and AED Use for Adults*, Children and Infants, Adult*, Child, and Infant Choking