Emergency First Response® – Care for Children
Get the skills you need to confidently identify and respond to the most common childhood injuries and illnesses. Provide care that reduces the risk of further harm and gain valuable insights into the emotional aspects of caring for children.
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Learn the special procedures for providing first aid and CPR to infants and children.
Take This Course If You Want to
- Be prepared to help infants or children you interact with
- Create a first aid kit for your family
- Improve your emergency care skills
Learn How to
- Provide CPR to an infant or child
- Respond to common childhood injuries and illness
- Help a child or infant who is choking
First Aid and CPR for Infants and Children
The hybrid online and in-person course combines flexible online learning with valuable hands-on skill practice with an instructor. It's your course at your pace. Start online then schedule in-person training with an instructor. Practice lifesaving skills on specially-designed mannequins until you feel confident.
Independent Study
1 PADI eLearning®
Online training makes it easy to learn essential lifesaving skills. Watch videos on how to perform CPR and first aid – online or offline using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor if you have questions.
- eLearning time commitment: 3-5 hours
At The Dive Shop
2 With Your Instructor
Get hands-on experience providing CPR to newborns, infants and children using training mannequins. Learn how to manage serious bleeding, a spinal injury, choking situations and other common childhood emergencies. Practice your new skills in role-playing scenarios and learn what your family should have in a first aid kit.
- Prerequisites: Desire to help others
- Total time commitment: 8-12 hours
- Minimum age: None
