Baby First Aid Course

Lesson 1 • Consent and Legal Awareness

Explains implied consent for infant emergencies and the responder's duty of care. Grounds students in ethical and legal responsibilities before hands-on practice.

Lesson 2 • Scene Safety and Risk Assessment

Teaches how to evaluate an environment before approaching an injured infant. Prevents rescuer injury and ensures effective intervention.

Lesson 3 • Infant Anatomy and Vulnerability

Covers key anatomical differences between infants and adults that affect emergency care. Establishes why specialised techniques are required for babies.

Lesson 1 • Chest Compression Technique

Covers two-finger and two-thumb encircling compression methods for infants. Proper depth and rate optimise circulation without causing rib injury.

Lesson 2 • CPR Cycles and Handoff

Explains compression-to-breath ratios and how to sustain CPR until help arrives. Covers safe handoff to emergency medical services.

Lesson 3 • Recognising Cardiac and Breathing Emergencies

Identifies signs of cardiac arrest and respiratory failure specific to infants. Accurate recognition is the prerequisite for initiating CPR correctly.

Lesson 4 • CPR Practice and Skill Assessment

Provides structured mannequin practice with instructor feedback. Reinforces muscle memory and corrects technique errors before certification.

Lesson 1 • Back Blows Technique

Teaches the correct hold, positioning, and force for delivering back blows to infants. Proper technique dislodges objects without spinal injury.

Lesson 2 • Managing Unconscious Choking

Addresses the transition from choking relief to CPR when the infant loses consciousness. Integrates airway clearance with resuscitation skills.

Lesson 3 • Chest Thrusts Technique

Covers chest thrust delivery as an alternative when back blows fail. Correct finger placement prevents rib and organ damage.

Lesson 1 • Direct Pressure and Wound Dressing

Teaches applying and maintaining direct pressure to control haemorrhage. Correct dressing application minimises contamination and secondary injury.

Lesson 2 • Head and Scalp Wound Care

Addresses the high vascularity of infant scalp wounds and risk of alarming blood loss. Proper management prevents panic and ensures correct treatment.

Lesson 3 • Types of Bleeding in Infants

Differentiates arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding and their severity in infants. Understanding bleeding type guides appropriate intervention speed.

Lesson 1 • Cooling and Covering Burns

Teaches the correct cooling duration, water temperature, and covering materials for infant burns. Prevents hypothermia whilst reducing tissue damage.

Lesson 2 • Chemical and Electrical Burns

Addresses first aid for chemical exposure and electrical contact injuries in infants. These burns require different management than thermal burns.

Lesson 3 • Classifying Burns in Infants

Explains superficial, partial-thickness, and full-thickness burns and their appearance in infant skin. Classification determines urgency and treatment pathway.

Lesson 1 • Understanding Infant Fever

Explains normal temperature ranges, fever thresholds, and fever measurement methods for infants. Accurate assessment prevents under- or over-reaction.

Lesson 2 • Febrile Seizure Recognition

Identifies the signs, duration, and typical presentation of febrile seizures in infants. Distinguishing febrile from other seizure types guides correct response.

Lesson 3 • Safe Seizure Management

Teaches protective positioning, timing, and what not to do during an infant seizure. Correct management prevents secondary injury and aspiration.

Lesson 1 • Poisoning First Aid Response

Covers correct first aid actions and critical errors to avoid when managing infant poisoning. Connects to poison control centre guidance and emergency escalation.

Lesson 2 • Allergic Reaction Recognition

Distinguishes mild allergic reactions from anaphylaxis using infant-specific signs. Accurate grading determines whether epinephrine is required.

Lesson 3 • Anaphylaxis Management and Epinephrine Use

Teaches epinephrine auto-injector technique, positioning, and post-injection monitoring for infants. Correct administration can be life-saving within minutes.

Lesson 1 • Emergency Transport and Handoff

Covers safe movement, positioning, and information transfer when handing a trauma infant to emergency services. Correct handoff improves hospital outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Recognising Fractures in Infants

Identifies signs of long bone, clavicle, and rib fractures common in infant trauma. Recognising fractures prevents further displacement and pain.

Lesson 3 • Immobilisation and Splinting Basics

Teaches improvised immobilisation techniques appropriate for infant limb fractures. Correct splinting reduces pain and prevents vascular compromise.

Lesson 4 • Assessing Head and Spinal Injuries

Covers assessment of head trauma and suspected spinal injury in infants after falls. Correct assessment prevents secondary neurological damage.