• Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course
  • Geelong Public Course

Geelong Public Course

  • At our venue
  • Hands-on practice
  • Expert Educator
  • Live Q+A
  • Takehome Guide
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Our baby and child first aid courses are perfect for new and expecting parents. Our course will empower you with life-saving first aid skills and knowledge - so you can help your little one with confidence. 

Location

Geelong Events Centre - Cnr Gheringhap and, Little Myers St, Geelong VIC 3220

Course Time

Morning Course: 9am-1pm

Afternoon Course: 2pm-6pm

Who is my educator?

Your course will be facilitated by one of Tiny Hearts' expert educators.

What topics are covered?

Our baby and child first aid course covers everything you need to know to protect your little one in a first aid emergency. Our course is the most comprehensive in the industry, and covers:

  1. First Aid Foundations 
  2. Choking 
  3. Respiratory Distress 
  4. Managing Illness
  5. Managing Injury 
  6. Allergies & Anaphylaxis
  7. Envenomation 
  8. Q+A
What is provided in the session?

Tea, Coffee and Snacks

We will be providing tea, coffee, water and a snack during the break in your session! Please feel free to bring along any other food or drinks you would like to the session. 

Baby + Child First Aid Handbook

81 page first aid handbook for you to take notes during the course and keep at home for quick reference as needed. Designed to refresh your memory whenever you need it, through every stage of the parenthood journey.

How many people will be in my course?

When attending our public courses, you will be joined by a group of expecting / new parents. Please see below for our capacity for each location, so you know how many people you will be learning alongside.

Melbourne - 62 people

Geelong - 48 people

Sydney - 62 people

Canberra - 48 people

Brisbane - 60 people

Sunshine Coast - 48 people

Gold Coast - 48 people

Townsville - 30 people

Adelaide - 32 people

Hobart - 32 people

Launceston - 32 people

Perth - 48 people

Note about babies at public courses

Due to venue restrictions, babies and children are unable to attend these courses. As we navigate a new COVID-normal world, we need to ensure that we adhere to strict social distancing policies.

Also, babies deserve a lot of love and attention and this will ensure that you and every other participant is able to soak up as much life-saving education as possible.

If you are unable to organise care for your little one, we recommend checking out our in-home course options.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Our course is split into seven sections. Our expert educators will guide you through each of these sections and educate you on the most essential first aid skills you need.

You will also have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like so that you leave our course feeling confident, educated and empowered.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Identifying critically unwell child 
  • Healthcare pathways 
  • Responding to an emergency (DRSABCD)
  • Infant and Child CPR 
  • Recovery Position
  • Practising skills on Infant and Child in multiple scenarios 

  • Common choking risks
  • Understanding and managing gagging
  • Mild airway obstruction / Aspiration
  • Severe airway obstruction 
  • Choking prevention strategies
  • Practising skills in responding to an Infant and Child in multiple choking scenarios 

  • Understanding what causes changes in your child's breathing
  • Identifying mild, moderate and severe respiratory distress
  • Responding to and escalating respiratory distress
  • Implementing strategies to help you and your caregivers recognise and respond.

  • Bacterial and Viral illnesses 
  • Signs and symptoms 
  • Fever 
  • Managing illness
  • Common medications 
  • Administering medication
  • Monitoring your child while they are unwell
  • Febrile convulsions 
  • Practising skills in responding to and monitoring an unwell child

  • Common injuries children experience
  • Causes of injury and when to call 000
  • Minor and major wound/bleeding management
  • Broken bones 
  • Mild, moderate and severe Head injury 
  • Burns
  • Practising skills in responding to various wounds 
  • Practising skills in identifying the severity of head injuries 

  • Allergies and Australian children
  • Top 10 high-risk foods and how to introduce
  • Understanding the difference between allergy and anaphylaxis
  • Identifying an allergic and anaphylactic reaction 
  • Responding to allergies and how to escalate with Healthcare providers
  • Treatment of Anaphylaxis 

  • Poisoning in children 
  • Prevention strategies to keep your children safe around harmful substances
  • Identifying and responding to the poisoning incident
  • Identifying and responding to Insect and Spider Bites 
  • Identifying and responding to Aquatic animal bites and stings 
  • Identifying and responding to Venomous bites and stings 

Ask as many questions as you like, and our expert educator will take the time to ensure you leave with the knowledge you need to save a little life.

Building instinct to fall back on

  • Designed by paramedics specifically for parents to render first aid confidently to their little ones

  • Hands-on practice with a manikin allows you to practice skills with your educator and ask questions as you learn

  • 98% of parents felt more confident to act in a first aid emergency with their child after doing our course

PUBLIC COURSE FAQs

Find the most frequently asked questions below.

It is totally up to you, but we definitely recommend coming before you have bub. This way, you can step into life's next big adventure feeling 100% confident.

The Tiny Hearts course has been designed to cover topics most relevant for children aged 0-8. In saying that, many topics such as CPR are applicable to all ages.

There will be a 10-minute break in the middle of the course. You are more than welcome to excuse yourself at any time to go to the bathroom, grab a coffee or have a snack.

Some of our venues have dedicated breastfeeding space, if you would like more information on your specific venue please email hello@tinyhearts.co

While we are a Registered Training Organisation, the Tiny Hearts First Aid course is a non-accredited course. However, all participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Requests for a course transfer must be made to our team before your anticipated course date. We understand that the unexpected can happen, and we will do our best to find an alternative course date for you to attend.

tiny human club resource pack

Each course attendee will receive this pack to support their learning experience during and after their session.

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eliza alsop
Great course!!

Super informative course tailored to the things you actually need to know for babies/children. Engaging content and presenter with valuable takehome pack! Thank you tiny hearts!!