Infant and Child CPR, Choking & Basic First Aid for Children.

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Infant and Child CPR, Choking & Basic First Aid for Children.
Events > 2016 > October > Infant and Child CPR, Choking & Basic First Aid for Children.

About this event:

Created by Geraldine Hickey RN
USD 70.00

 

This class is conducted at the Post Partum Place, 368 Main Street, Chatham, NJ. Learn how to provide CPR, relieve choking on infants and children, basic first aid and lots more in a comfortable and welcoming classroom environment. Click here for a schedule.

Who should attend?

This class is a must for expectant parents, parents, family members, babysitters, nannies and anyone taking care of infants and children so they can instantly react when faced with life-saving decisions to protect and keep a child safe.

Class Time:

2-21/2 hours

Class description

This class is based on the American Heart Association Family & Friends Guidelines.  By the end of the class, you will:

  • Recognize the need for infant and child CPR
  • Understand the common reasons an infant or child would stop breathing or become unresponsive
  • Know the CAB’s of Infant & Child CPR
  • Know the symptoms of mild and severe choking in an infant and child
  • Know choking maneuvers for an infant and child
  • Know when to call for help
  • Know what to do for a pregnant woman choking
  • You’re pregnant…how to save a choking child without hurting yourself
  • Know how to take care of yourself if you’re alone and choking
  • Know adult CPR and compressions only CPR (Does not include hands-on practice)
  • Poison control phone number and when should you call?
  • Basic first aid for children including bleeding, tooth injuries, allergies, seizures, burns, animal bites, head injuries and lots more
  • EpiPen demonstration

This course features hands-on skills practice on infant and child mannequins.

This class is intended for 4-10 participants.

Price:

Chatham class

  • $70 per person

In-home

  • $80 per person 4 people.
  • $70 per person 5 to 10 people

Must have a minimum of 4 people for an in-home class.

May be a higher fee depending on where you live.

Costs include handouts.

Our video, “Saving Baby’s Life…When Every Second Counts” can be purchased for an additional $10. (Video retails at $19.99 on Amazon).

You can have up to 10 participants.

Certification: none