NCT Baby first aid course starting in September

[NCT coordinator]

NCT Baby First Aid courses, run in partnership with the British Red Cross, are designed to build your confidence as a parent or carer in dealing with emergency situations.

NCT Baby First Aid courses are facilitated byr British Red Cross trainers and provide first aid training for babies under one year old, and older children up to 12 years old. These interactive, confidence-building courses are held locally, and will provide plenty of opportunity to practice techniques and ask questions.

Who should come to a Baby First Aid course?

The courses are suitable for parents, expectant parents and carers of babies and young children.

What does the course cover?

The course covers first aid techniques for babies (0-1 years) and children (1-12 years). Babies in arms are welcome to attend with adults - up to the age of 6 months. The course duration is 2.5 hours and includes the following:

Unconscious baby and child (breathing or not breathing)

Choking baby and child

Bleeding

Burns

Raised temperatures

Meningitis

There is further info on the course on our branch page here http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/brixton-dulwich-and-streatham/first-aid-courses

To register your interest email: [email protected]