Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Intermediate
8 Hours (One Day)
Valid 2 years
The Pediatric First Aid Certification Course offered by St. John Ambulance Jamaica is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with the skills, confidence, and practical knowledge to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving infants and children. The course emphasizes age-appropriate first aid interventions, legal considerations, and safety precautions within childcare environments. Participants will receive hands-on experience to ensure real-world readiness.
Target Audience
Prerequisites
- Minimum Age: 16 years
- Language Proficiency: Participants should be able to communicate and comprehend English effectively
- Physical Capability: Participants must be able to perform CPR and other physical interventions
Course Schedule
Introduction to Pediatric First Aid
8:00 AM - 8:30 AMFoundation principles for pediatric emergency care
- •Importance of Pediatric First Aid
- •Legal Duty of Care
- •Role of the First Aider
- •Key Differences in Pediatric Anatomy
Emergency Scene Management (ESM)
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMSafe and effective scene assessment
- •Scene Safety and Risk Assessment
- •DRABC Protocol
- •Activating EMS
- •Personal Protective Equipment
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Infants and Children
9:00 AM - 10:15 AMAge-appropriate resuscitation techniques
- •Pediatric Chain of Survival
- •Infant and Child CPR (1 and 2 Rescuer Techniques)
- •AED Use for Children
- •Recovery Position Techniques
Break
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMRest period
Pediatric Medical Emergencies
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMCommon childhood medical emergencies
- •Choking (Responsive and Unresponsive Victims)
- •Asthma and Breathing Emergencies
- •Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Use
- •Seizures and Febrile Convulsions
- •Diabetic Emergencies (Hypo-/Hyperglycemia)
Assessment & Certification
Theory Assessment
- • 20 multiple-choice questions multiple-choice questions
- • Passing score: 75% (15 correct answers)
- • Duration: 20 minutes
Practical Assessment
- • Pediatric CPR (infant and child techniques)
- • Choking management for all age groups
- • Bleeding and wound control
- • Medical emergency response scenarios
- • Safety assessment and prevention planning
Course Information
Duration:8 Hours (One Day)
Price:$5,000 JMD
Certification:2 years
Max Participants:20 participants