The American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to child and infant cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill child or infant when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

 

• Describe how to recognize an emergency and gain confidence to act
• Explain how to lower the risk for infection when giving care
• Describe the emergency action steps: CHECK—CALL—CARE
• Identify when it is necessary to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number
• Explain how to check an injured or ill child or infant who appears to be unresponsive
• Explain how to check a responsive injured or ill child or infant
• Demonstrate high-quality CPR for a child or infant who is in cardiac arrest
• Demonstrate first aid care for a person who is choking
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following sudden illnesses: shock, asthma attack, anaphylaxis, heart attack, opioid overdose, diabetic emergencies, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration
• Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding
• Explain when a commercial tourniquet should be used, and describe the basic principles of using a tourniquet
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following injuries and environmental illnesses: burns; head, neck and spinal injuries (including concussion); heat stroke; hypothermia; poison exposure

• Attend and participate in all class sessions
• Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices and assessment
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills
• Successfully complete all assessment scenarios