Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (Online Course)

Course Duration: 8–10 Hours (Self-Paced Online)

Course Mode: 100% Online (No Physical Training or Practical Sessions)

Target Audience: Parents, Guardians, Babysitters, Teachers, School Staff, Childcare Providers, Coaches, Healthcare Students, Community Volunteers, and anyone responsible for the care of infants and children.

Course Overview

The Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED course provides learners with the essential knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children. The course focuses on emergency assessment, injury management, pediatric CPR, AED awareness, choking response, and common childhood illnesses using internationally recognized first aid principles.

This online course is intended for educational purposes and develops theoretical understanding without requiring in-person practical assessments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of pediatric emergency care.
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies in infants and children.
• Perform emergency scene assessment safely.
• Identify when and how to contact emergency medical services.
• Understand pediatric CPR procedures.
• Explain the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Recognize and manage choking emergencies.
• Provide first aid for common childhood injuries.
• Respond to burns, bleeding, fractures, poisoning, allergic reactions, and seizures.
• Recognize medical emergencies requiring immediate intervention.
• Understand infection prevention and universal precautions.
• Support children until professional medical help arrives.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Pediatric First Aid

• Importance of pediatric emergency care
• Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Pediatric emergency action plan
• Personal safety during emergencies

Module 2: Child Growth and Anatomy Basics

• Infant vs child definitions
• Pediatric anatomy and physiology
• Differences between adult and pediatric patients
• Developmental considerations during emergencies

Module 3: Emergency Scene Assessment

• Scene safety
• Primary assessment
• Secondary assessment
• Identifying life-threatening conditions
• Emergency communication
• Activating EMS

Module 4: Pediatric CPR Fundamentals

• Chain of Survival
• Cardiac arrest recognition
• Infant CPR principles
• Child CPR principles
• Rescue breathing concepts
• Compression techniques (theory)
• CPR sequence overview
• Recovery position

Module 5: AED Awareness

• What is an AED?
• AED components
• Pediatric AED pads
• Safe AED operation
• AED safety precautions
• AED maintenance and inspection
• Common AED errors

Module 6: Choking Emergencies

• Causes of airway obstruction
• Mild vs severe choking
• Infant choking response
• Child choking response
• Airway clearance principles
• Prevention strategies

Module 7: Medical Emergencies

• Asthma attacks
• Allergic reactions
• Anaphylaxis awareness
• Seizures
• Diabetes emergencies
• Fever management
• Shock recognition
• Fainting
• Breathing difficulties

Module 8: Bleeding and Wound Care

• Types of bleeding
• Controlling external bleeding
• Dressings and bandages
• Nosebleeds
• Embedded objects
• Infection prevention
• Minor wound management

Module 9: Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries

• Fractures
• Sprains
• Strains
• Dislocations
• Immobilization principles
• Suspected spinal injuries

Module 10: Burns and Environmental Emergencies

• Thermal burns
• Chemical burns
• Electrical burns
• Scald injuries
• Heat exhaustion
• Heat stroke
• Hypothermia
• Sun exposure injuries

Module 11: Poisoning and Toxic Exposure

• Household poisoning
• Medication poisoning
• Food poisoning
• Chemical exposure
• Poison prevention
• Emergency response procedures

Module 12: Head and Facial Injuries

• Head injuries
• Concussion awareness
• Eye injuries
• Ear injuries
• Dental injuries
• Facial trauma
• When to seek emergency care

Module 13: Pediatric Illness Recognition

• Fever assessment
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Dehydration
• Respiratory infections
• Croup awareness
• Childhood infectious diseases
• Meningitis warning signs

Module 14: Child Safety and Injury Prevention

• Home safety
• Playground safety
• Water safety
• Road safety
• Poison prevention
• Fire safety
• Safe sleeping practices
• Childproofing the home

Module 15: Infection Prevention and Hygiene

• Hand hygiene
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Standard precautions
• Cleaning contaminated areas
• Safe disposal of contaminated materials

Module 16: Psychological First Aid

• Supporting frightened children
• Communicating with parents
• Managing stress during emergencies
• Emotional reassurance
• Post-incident support

Module 17: Emergency Preparedness

• Family emergency plans
• School emergency preparedness
• First aid kit essentials
• Emergency contact planning
• Disaster preparedness for children

Module 18: Course Review and Final Assessment

• Review of pediatric emergency principles
• CPR and AED theory review
• First aid scenario-based questions
• Final online assessment
• Course summary

Assessment

• Module Quizzes
• Interactive Knowledge Checks
• Scenario-Based Exercises
• Final Online Examination (Multiple Choice)

Passing Score: 80%

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the final online assessment will receive a:

Certificate of Completion – Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (Online)

Course Features

• 100% Online and Self-Paced
• No Classroom Attendance Required
• No Physical Practical Sessions
• Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop Compatible
• Downloadable Learning Materials
• Interactive Quizzes
• Scenario-Based Learning
• Final Online Assessment
• Certificate Issued Upon Successful Completion

This combined course provides a comprehensive theoretical foundation in pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED awareness, making it suitable for childcare professionals, educators, parents, and anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of infants and children.