HABC Level 2 International Award in Pediatric First Aid

COURSE DESCRIPTION It is a qualification developed by Highfield, the Middle East’s leading supplier of compliance-based qualifications. The qualification developed by Highfield has been designed with sector experts specifically for international learners who wish to become pediatric first aiders. It has taken into account recognized best-practice principles of pediatric first aid and covers areas such as understanding the role of pediatric first aider; being able to assess an emergency situation; and providing first aid to a child or infant.
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day classroom-based course with a minimum contact time of 6 hours.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE Designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory or other requirements. This can be offered to camp counselors, child care workers, coaches, foster care workers, others responsible for children including parents, grandparents, babysitters and guardians, teachers and youth group leaders.
CERTIFICATION AND VALIDITY On successful completion of written and skills testing, the participants will receive the following:
  • HABC Course Completion Card valid for three (3) years
  • HABC Certificate
COURSE CONTENT
  • Responsibilities of the Pediatric First Aider
  • Assessing an Emergency Situation
  • Managing an Unresponsive Infant or Child
  • The Respiratory System
  • Wounds and Bleeding
  • Shock
  • Fractures and Dislocations
  • Dealing with Major Injuries
  • Dealing with Illness