Resuscitation Paediatric Levels 1 2 & 3 (Online)

This online course covers Paediatric Resuscitation Level 1, 2 & 3 and has been developed in line with the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, and meets the requirements for the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

Course Content:

• Paediatric Arrests;
• Causes of Arrests;
• Anatomy and Physiology;
• Signs of Deterioration;
• Choking;
• DRAB;
• CPR;
• Defibrillation;
• The ABCDE Approach;
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Overview;
• Immediate Post Cardiac Arrest Treatment;
• Blood Glucose and Fluids;
• Parental Presence;
• Complications;
• Video of Child and Infant Rescue

Learning Objectives:

• Recognise the signs of clinical deterioration in children;
• Initiate an appropriate emergency response, including management of choking and the use of the recovery position, in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines;
• Initiate and maintain effective chest compressions in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines;
• Understand your individual responsibilities in reporting and recording details of an emergency event accurately;
• Explain what DNACPR is and its importance;
• Recognise the seriously ill child and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent cardio-respiratory arrest;
• Understand and be able to apply the ABCDE approach;
• Know how to manage and co-ordinate roles and responsibilities within the team in responding to emergency situations until the arrival of a resuscitation team or more experienced assistance;
• Participate as a member of the resuscitation team

Aimed at:

This course is for any clinical or non-clinical staff working directly, or indirectly with children (ages 1 year – puberty)

Assessment:

Multiple choice