The two hour session catered specifically for parents of 0-6 year olds and covered what to do in the case of:
- Unconsciousness (breathing)
- Unconsciousness (not breathing)
- Choking
- Bleeding
- Burns
- Raised Temperatures
The course was concise and informative and gave participants a chance to practice what they were being taught by instructor Rosanna. Having attended first aid courses before, I went along to this as a refresher, but it was also the first time attending such a course with a toddler in mind. I learnt a few new things too, such as the fact that it is better to treat a burn using tepid water rather than cold (can hold the burn under it for longer whilst still cooling it).
Rosanne also informed us that the Red Cross have two FREE Apps available for both iPhone and Android, one for Adults, and another specifically for Baby and Child. Just do a search for Red Cross in your App Store.
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If you are interested in attending a First Aid Course, search for a course near you using the NCT Website.
Many thanks to Rosanne from The Red Cross, and to Isle of Ely NCT volunteers Maxine and Nancy for making today possible
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