1 Day
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10 Years Old
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From R2,800
Would you know what to do if a child got seriously hurt? Our EFR course is the answer. First Aid treatment for children differs from First Aid for adults, and in this EFR course you get taught how to provide emergency care for injured or ill children (ages one to eight) and infants less than one year old on a First Aid level.
Participants learn about the types of medical emergencies that children face, and how they differ from adult conditions. The EFR course also includes the importance of attending to basic emergency situations with children, the emotional aspects of caring for children, secondary care for children, and preventing common injuries and illnesses in children.
OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: Don’t train until you get it right, train until you can’t get it wrong.
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The EFR Care for Children Course teaches essential first aid and emergency response skills specifically for children and infants. You’ll learn how to respond to common injuries, illnesses, breathing emergencies, and other situations where a child or infant may need immediate care.
The course is suitable for parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, childcare professionals, carers, divers, and anyone who regularly looks after children or infants. No previous first aid experience is required for participants who meet the course requirements.
Yes. Child and infant CPR is an important part of the course. You’ll learn the appropriate techniques and have the opportunity to practice your skills during the practical training session.
Yes. The E-Learning component allows you to complete the theory online at your own pace before attending the practical training with us at Into the Blue.
The practical application typically takes around 3–4 hours. During this session, you’ll practice child and infant first aid, CPR, AED use, and emergency response skills with an instructor.
No previous first aid experience is generally required for the initial EFR Care for Children course. The training is designed to teach the necessary skills and knowledgefrom the ground up.
Yes. The course can be a useful addition to your diving and emergency response training, particularly for divers, dive professionals, and instructors who may spend time around children or families.
Although the basic principles are the same for children as for adults, the application of First Aid can be very different, due to the much smaller body size. There are also other obstacles to overcome, such as that a child might not be able to explain himself as well as an adult.
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