Infant & Childhood First Aid | Tuesday September 30 2025 | Albury

• Infant & Childhood First Aid (Unaccredited)
• Date: Tuesday 30th of September
• Time: 10am – 1pm
• Location: GROW Clinic: 736 Young Street, Albury
• Babies, toddlers + prams welcome

Infant & Childhood First Aid

A practical, family-focused session designed to give you confidence in managing common childhood emergencies and illnesses before professional help arrives.

What You’ll Learn:

• CPR & CPR Practice:
  Hands-on guidance on how to respond to unresponsive infants and children, with practice to build confidence.

• Managing Temperatures & Fevers:
  When to worry, what’s safe, and when to seek medical care.

• Environmental Exposure:
  Recognising and managing heat stress, hypothermia, and sun exposure.

• Seizures:
  How to recognise febrile and other seizures, what to do during an episode, and when to call an ambulance.

• Gastrointestinal Illness:
  Signs of dehydration, safe hydration techniques, and when to escalate.

• Urinary Tract & Ear Infections:
  Symptoms to look out for, comfort measures, and when to see a doctor.

• Asthma, Anaphylaxis & Respiratory Infections:
  Identifying breathing difficulties, using asthma inhalers, understanding allergic reactions, and responding to respiratory distress.

• Drowning & Submersion:
  Immediate steps to take, prevention tips, and when to initiate CPR.

• Choking & Suffocation:
  How to respond to partial and complete airway obstruction for babies and children.

• Burns & Scalds:
  Effective first aid for minor and major burns, plus when to seek urgent care.

• Poisoning:
  What to do if a child swallows medications, cleaning products, or unknown substances.

• Fractures & Pulled Elbow:
  Recognising breaks and joint injuries, safe handling, and what to do while waiting for medical help.

• Head Injuries:
  Assessing bumps and knocks, red flags for concussion, and safe monitoring at home.

• Skin Care & Nappy Rash:
  Everyday care for skin health, preventing irritation, and when to see a health professional.

Who Is This For?

Parents, grandparents, carers, babysitters, and anyone caring for babies and children who wants practical, real-world skills.

Important Note:

This is an unaccredited course – perfect for practical knowledge and confidence, but it does not replace accredited First Aid or CPR training required by workplaces.