FAQs
Our courses cover infant and child CPR as well as some of the most common emergency situations that involve children, including choking, burns, drowning, fractures, bleeding, allergies (e.g. anaphylaxis) and poisoning. You will learn the first aid skills needed to manage these situations, we will answer any questions you may have, and there will be plenty of time for practise too!
Yes, babies are absolutely welcome at our baby & child first aid sessions. Please feel free to bring your little one along, and don’t worry if they need feeding, settling, or have a cry – we’ve all been there. Breastfeeding is welcome too.
Yes, Emergcare provides nationally recognised first aid and CPR training courses on behalf of and in partnership with Vital Skills Training, RTO 46556. If you’re interested in accredited training for your team, workplace, or group, please get in touch via our enquiry form here to find out more or arrange a booking.
Both of our courses are suitable if you’re expecting a baby, have a newborn, or caring for active young children.
Our Paediatric First Aid course covers essential CPR skills and how to manage common first aid situations involving babies and children. It is suitable for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and anyone involved in the care of young children.
Our Perinatal First Aid course is delivered in partnership with the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and is designed specifically for new and expectant parents. It includes everything covered in our Paediatric First Aid training, alongside additional education and evidence-based resources to support your emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood.
No, there is no exam and no need to take notes unless you’d like to – simply attend, participate, and feel free to ask questions along the way.
Yes, all of our first aid courses include CPR training. You’ll learn how to recognise when CPR is needed and how to perform it confidently for babies and children. Our sessions are practical and hands-on, so you’ll have the opportunity to practise these skills in a supportive environment.
We require a minimum of 10 people for a private group booking. There is no set maximum, as long as your venue has access to basic equipment (such as a screen or TV for the presentation and a power outlet) and can comfortably accommodate your group with enough space for hands-on practice.
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