Welcome to the TinyHearts course on Surviving Sickness. It will be your guide to replacing uncertainty with confidence when your little one is unwell.
In this module, you will learn how to recognise a critically unwell child by looking out for key signs and symptoms.
In this module, you will learn what respiratory distress is, how to complete a respiratory assessment on a child to determine the severity of the respiratory distress, and when to seek medical attention.
In this module, you will learn about the immune system, including types of immunity and how to support optimal immunity in children.
In this module, you will learn the basics of viral and bacterial infections, what makes them different, the common symptoms, and treatment options.
In this module, you will learn about sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition. You will learn the signs and symptoms to look out for and how to advocate for your child if you are concerned about sepsis.
In this module, you will learn about common coughs you will encounter in sick kids.
In this module, you will learn about fevers, including how to treat them at home and when to seek medical attention.
In this module, you will learn how to identify the most common rashes in children.
In this module, you will learn all about vomiting, how to care for your child at home, and when to seek medical attention.
In this module, you will learn all about poo, including the range of normal poo for babies and children, diarrhoea, constipation, and when to seek medical attention.
In this module, you will learn about dehydration, how to prevent it, and critical signs and symptoms to look out for that mean you need to seek medical attention.
In this module, you will learn how to recognise pain in babies, infants and toddlers.
In this module, Nikki shares her tips and tricks for giving medication to little ones.
In this module, the focus is on sickness in newborns and what you should be aware of with a newborn baby.
In this module, you will learn what markers can indicate more serious underlying conditions so that you can seek help for your little one.
In this module, you will learn about when little ones might need to see a paediatrician instead of a GP.
In these module, you will learn about the impact of a sick child, managing work, sleep deprivation during sickness, trusting your intuition and advocating for your child.
In this module, you will be introduced to the Tiny Hearts Assessment Framework. It will guide you through a comprehensive assessment of your child when they are sick to help you identify the signs and symptoms they are having and the appropriate level of care required, whether it's managing at home or calling for an ambulance.