Babysitting First Aid Course

Lesson 1 • Pre-Arrival Safety Checklist

Covers the walkthrough babysitters perform before parents leave. Identifies hazards and confirms emergency resources are accessible.

Lesson 2 • Emergency Information Management

Teaches caregivers to collect, organise, and use critical emergency data. Accurate information speeds response in every scenario covered later.

Lesson 3 • Child Development and Risk Awareness

Links developmental stages to injury risk so caregivers anticipate dangers. Builds the observational skills needed throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • Recognising a True Emergency

Distinguishes life-threatening situations from minor incidents requiring home care. Correct triage prevents delayed calls and unnecessary panic.

Lesson 2 • Directing Bystanders and Other Children

Teaches caregivers to delegate tasks to bystanders whilst managing other children. Effective coordination prevents secondary injuries during an emergency.

Lesson 3 • Post-Call Documentation

Explains what to record after an emergency call and why documentation matters. Accurate records support medical handoff and parent communication.

Lesson 1 • CPR Continuation and Handoff

Addresses sustaining CPR until professional help arrives and transferring care safely. Caregiver endurance and clear handoff directly affect survival outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Cardiac Arrest Recognition in Children

Identifies the signs that distinguish cardiac arrest from unconsciousness or sleep. Early recognition is the prerequisite for every CPR skill that follows.

Lesson 3 • Infant CPR Technique

Teaches two-finger and two-thumb chest compression methods for infants under one year. Correct depth and rate prevent injury whilst maintaining circulation.

Lesson 1 • Choking Response for Children

Applies the Heimlich manoeuvre and back blows for children aged one and older. Proper hand placement prevents rib fractures and maximises thrust effectiveness.

Lesson 2 • Identifying Choking in Children

Teaches caregivers to distinguish mild from severe airway obstruction quickly. Correct identification determines which intervention is applied immediately.

Lesson 3 • Post-Choking Assessment and Follow-Up

Guides caregivers through evaluating the child after an obstruction is cleared. Some objects cause internal injury requiring medical evaluation even after resolution.

Lesson 1 • Wound Cleaning and Dressing

Covers irrigation, antiseptic use, and sterile dressing application for minor wounds. Proper technique reduces infection risk and supports healing.

Lesson 2 • Recognising and Managing Shock

Identifies early and late shock signs in children and applies supportive first aid. Shock can follow any significant injury, linking this section to all prior wound content.

Lesson 3 • Controlling External Bleeding

Teaches direct pressure, wound packing, and pressure bandage application. These techniques are the primary tools for stopping life-threatening external haemorrhage.

Lesson 1 • Poisoning and Ingestion Emergencies

Teaches identification of ingested, inhaled, and skin-contact poisons and correct response. Inducing vomiting is contraindicated for many substances and must not be assumed safe.

Lesson 2 • Chemical and Electrical Burns

Covers the distinct management of chemical exposure and electrical contact injuries. These burns carry hidden internal damage and require different response steps.

Lesson 3 • Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

Distinguishes mild allergic reactions from life-threatening anaphylaxis and applies epinephrine auto-injector use. Rapid recognition and injection are critical survival skills.

Lesson 1 • Heat-Related Illness in Children

Distinguishes heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke and applies cooling interventions. Children overheat faster than adults, making rapid recognition essential.

Lesson 2 • Cold Exposure and Frostbite

Covers hypothermia and frostbite recognition and rewarming protocols for children. Incorrect rewarming such as rubbing frostbitten tissue causes additional tissue damage.

Lesson 3 • Head and Spinal Injury Recognition

Identifies signs of concussion, skull fracture, and spinal injury after trauma. Improper movement of a spinal injury can cause permanent paralysis.

Lesson 1 • Diabetic Emergencies in Children

Distinguishes hypoglycaemia from hyperglycaemia and applies appropriate first-aid steps. Many children in care have diabetes, making this a high-probability scenario.

Lesson 2 • Seizure First Aid and Safety

Applies protective positioning, timing, and post-seizure recovery care. Knowing when to call 911 versus monitor at home is a key decision skill.

Lesson 3 • Seizure Types and Recognition

Identifies generalised tonic-clonic, absence, and febrile seizures by observable signs. Correct identification prevents harmful interventions like restraint or mouth insertion.