Emergency Child Care First Aid Course

This basic one-day course is designed to equip caregivers with the necessary skills and knowledge to prevent injuries among children and babies.

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The course covers lifesaving first aid skills, CPR, AED use, choking response, circulation emergencies, wound care, and more. Additionally, this course meets provincial/territorial legislative requirements for early childhood education and daycare workers.

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Duration

8 hours in-class

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Teaching time does not include breaks

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Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites

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Completion

Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills

Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently

Attend and participate in 100% of the course

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Certification

3-year certification in Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B

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Recertification

6 hours in-class

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Course Fee

Emergency Child Care First Aid  B $160 per participant

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Recertification Fee

Emergency Child Care First Aid B recertification $120 per participant

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Course Content

Responding to Emergencies

The EMS system

Check, Call, Care

Choking

Breathing and Circulation emergencies

CPR and AED

Wound care

Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries

Sudden Medical Emergencies

Environmental Illness

Poisons

Caring for Children

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Includes any other content required by specific legislation

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Participant Materials

A Prestan Face Shield Adapter for use during hands-on CPR skills practice

Child Care First Aid (print and/or eBook)

Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)

Emergency Child Care First Aid certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

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Teaching time does not include breaks

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