PROTECTING LITTLE ONES: FIRST AID/CPR FOR GRANDPARENTS
Course Overview
This course is designed to equip grandparents with essential first aid skills, ensuring they can confidently handle common emergencies involving their grandchildren. Covering everything from minor injuries to life-threatening situations, this course will provide practical knowledge tailored to older caregivers.
Course Topics:
- Modern Parenting Trends & Grandparenting Roles
***Understanding parenting styles today vs. past generations
***How to support without overstepping boundaries
***Co-parenting with parents in blended families
***Nutrition and healthy habits for kids- New Baby/Toddler Feeding Trends
- Health & Safety for Grandkids
***Updated guidelines on child safety (car seats, sleep safety, first aid)
*** Basic first aid kit essentials for grandparents-Treating minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises
***Dealing with burns and scalds
***Handling falls and head injuries
***Managing nosebleeds and dental injuries
***Common childhood illnesses and when to seek medical help
***Understanding the importance of first aid for grandparents
***Assessing emergency situations (DRSABCD Action Plan)
***When to call emergency services
***How to recognize and respond to choking
***Techniques for different ages (babies vs. older kids)
***CPR techniques for infants, children, and adults
***The differences between adult and pediatric resuscitation
***How to respond to choking in infants and children
***Recovery position for unconscious breathing victims
- Managing Fevers & Seizures
***How to assess and manage a fever
***When to seek medical attention for a sick child
***Febrile seizures: what to do if a child has one
***Understanding common childhood illnesses (flu, ear infections, croup, etc.)
***Safe cooling Techniques of a fever
- Allergic Reactions & Anaphylaxis
***Identifying signs of severe allergies
***How to use an EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector)
***Recognizing the signs of allergic reactions
***How to use an EpiPen (auto-injector)
***Managing asthma attacks and severe allergic responses
***Preventative measures for food and environmental allergies
***When to call emergency services
- Poisoning and Household Hazards
***Common household poisons and prevention strategies
***What to do if a child ingests a toxic substance
***Carbon monoxide poisoning and fire safety precautions
***Safe storage of medicines and cleaning supplies
- Outdoor and Seasonal Safety
***Sun safety and heatstroke prevention
***Water safety and drowning prevention
***Handling insect bites and stings
***Cold weather safety (hypothermia and frostbite awareness)
- Emotional and Psychological First Aid
***Helping children through distressing situations
***Recognizing signs of anxiety and emotional distress
***Communicating effectively with children in emergencies
***Self-care for grandparents after handling emergencies
