Welcome to Tiny Hearts Education’s online baby and child first aid course! Designed by emergency paramedics, your educator, will guide you through the most common child first aid topics parents are likely to face.

In this section, you will learn about the healthcare options and pathways available to you and your little one.

The primary survey is the initial assessment and management of a trauma patient. It is conducted to detect and treat actual or imminent life threats and prevent complications from these injuries. In this section, we will take you through DRSABCD, also known as dangers, response, send for help, airway, breathing CPR and defibrillation.

In this section, we explore the first step of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) - Dangers.

In this section, we explore the second step of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) - Response.

In this section, we explore the third step of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) - Send for Help.

In this section, we explore the fourth step of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) - Airway.

In this section, we explore the fifth step of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) - Breathing.

In this section, we explore the sixth step of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) - CPR.

In this section, we explore the seventh and final step of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) - Defibrillation.

Now that you have completed your DRSABCD modules - we are going to put everything together and show you exactly what this looks like on a child and an infant. 

You can practice this along with me, so make sure you have a teddy or a doll at the ready!

I recommend completing the child scenario first as this delves deep into the whys and how of each step. The infant scenario will then build on the learnings. 

Babies and children explore their world using their mouths. Everything they see they put in their mouths to taste it, feel it, and sense it. No matter your child's age, we need to be vigilant about choking hazards. In this section, you will learn about what choking is, common causes, how to treat it and how to prevent it.

Bleeding, cuts and grazes, oh my! These types of injuries are super are common in children and as much as we would love to wrap them up in cotton wool and prevent any kind of injury, the chances of you seeing your child experience a graze, cut, or laceration is pretty high.

Our little ones are prone to bumps or bangs on their heads, and we understand that it can be hard to tell if an injury is severe or not. In this section, we're going to talk about the different types of head injuries and treatment needed for each kind of head injury.

A fracture is a fancy word for a broken bone. A dislocation is a joint injury causing the bone to displace from the socket holding it - ouch! In this section, we will take you through the common causes, signs and symptoms and treatment.

Fevers are normal in children and is a typical response to many illnesses. In this section, you will learn about normal and high temperatures, signs and symptoms, how to manage and when to see a doctor.

A febrile convulsion is when the bodies' core temperature spikes quickly and have no time to react, causing the child to have a febrile convulsion. These can be super scary to experience as parents - in this section; we will empower you on how to act confidently if your little one ever does have a convulsion.

Croup is a viral infection of the upper airways which causes swelling, making the airway narrower and causing difficulty breathing. In this section, we're going to talk about the signs and symptoms and the best treatment for your little one.

Whooping cough is a bacterial respiratory infection that is extremely contagious but can be prevented by a vaccine. In this section, we will be discussing the signs and symptoms and the best treatment for your bub.

Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the smaller airways in the lungs. When an asthmatic is exposed to a trigger, the smooth muscle of these small airways starts to tighten, constricting the airways. In this section, we're going to talk about the three different types of asthma and how to treat it.

Burns and scalds are the leading cause of injury for young children with toddlers being most at risk due to their natural curiosity and increasing ability to move around. This section will discuss the different types of burns, signs and symptoms and treatment.

Accidental poisoning can occur in your little one when they unintentionally come into contact with a substance that can cause harm to the body. Unfortunately, poisoning may cause severe effects and can result in severe injury or death if left untreated. In this section, we're going to explain exactly what to do in the case of accidental poisoning and everyday items around the house that can cause poisoning.

Children aged between 5 and 14 are shown to be the highest risk group when it comes to bites and stings due to their active and explorative nature. In this section, we're going to be discussing bites and stings from land-based animals, aquatic animals and venomous animals.

Allergies are common and on the rise - they affect 1 in 5 people across Australia and New Zealand. In this section, we will talk about everything you need to know about allergies and anaphylaxis.

Drowning is the third most common cause of death for Australian children aged one to 14. Drowning only takes 20 seconds, and it can be silent. Children aged one and two are, particularly at risk. In this section, we're going to talk about water safety, how to prevent drowning and what to do if it happens to your little one.

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