Responding to injuries and illnesses is the most common situation childcare providers face, but it’s important to quickly assess which are minor and which carry the urgency of a life-threatening emergency.
Heartsaver courses from the American Heart Association offer a cohesive, consistent experience for the learner, best practices to give students the best possible learning experience and help them better retain information, enhanced and realistic scenarios, while providing course and content flexibility.
The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course is designed to meet the training needs of childcare providers in almost all U.S. states, while also being a comprehensive resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters or anyone responsible for the safety of children.
The course covers:
- Pediatric First Aid Basics (bleeding/bandaging, allergic reactions, use of an epinephrine pen, bites, stings, drowning, burns, asthma and more)
- Child CPR AED
- Child Choking
- Infant Choking