Childcare First Aid (unit standard 6401 6402 6400)

Childcare First Aid

This certificated course is designed to motivate and train a person to be capable of providing immediate first aid assistance in any situation. Attendees are trained to a high standard of patient care with both instructor and peer assessment throughout the 1-day course. 

Specific topics covered include:

Overview of regulations relating to accidents in the workplace Approaching an Accident Scene Scene Safety Scene Assessment & management Barriers Primary Assessment Rescue Breathing - adult / child / infant CPR - adult / child / infant Choking - adult / child / infant – Conscious and Unconscious External and Internal bleeding Shock & Recovery Position Heart Conditions Heart Attack

Stroke Illness Assessment Seizures Allergies Asthma Epiglottitis Meningococcal meningitis – signs & symptoms Poisoning Burns & Scalds Fractures & dislocations Head , neck & spinal injuries Soft Tissue Injuries – sprains & strains Wound care Treatment of wounds from poisonous reptiles / spiders / jellyfish etc

NZQA Credits

The Unit Standards associated with this course are:

• 6400 - Manage first aid in emergency situations (level 3, 2 credits)
• 6401 - Provide first aid (level 2, 1 credit)
• 6402 - Provide resuscitation level 2 (level 1, 1 credit)