First aid course for those responsible for children – Vital First Aid for Children 0-8 years
As a childcare worker, it is crucial to be able to provide immediate first aid to children in emergency situations. Our first aid courses for childcare workers give you the necessary knowledge and skills to handle emergency medical situations with children aged 0-8.
Learn how to save lives when children get sick or injured, with specific pediatric first aid skills.
Who is this course suitable for?
Our course is specifically tailored for childcare professionals , and is ideal for:
- Kindergarten employees who need training in first aid for young children.
- Pedagogical staff in kindergarten who want to review and improve their first aid skills.
- Parents and caregivers who want to learn how to handle emergency situations with children.
Why is First Aid for Children 0-8 Years Important?
As a daycare worker, it is important to know that professional medical help is not always immediately available. Early intervention can save lives, especially when it comes to children. When children are in danger, the action taken in the first few minutes can be crucial to their survival.
Our courses cover:
- CPR on children : Lifesaving with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on children 0-8 years old.
- Foreign body in the airways : How to deal with choking and airway obstruction in young children.
- Emergency Medicine for Daycare Workers : How to handle serious medical emergencies such as poisoning, severe allergic reactions, and seizures.
Early intervention, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in children, can more than double the chance of survival in critical situations.
What Makes Our Course Unique?
- Experienced and Certified Instructors: All our courses are led by instructors with extensive experience in pediatric health and emergency medicine. The instructors are certified by recognized organizations such as the Red Cross, and share knowledge in a simple and engaging way.
- Practical Learning: We place great emphasis on practical exercises, where you will have the opportunity to practice the most important first aid skills for children, such as CPR and airway obstruction.
- Course according to national guidelines: The course follows the latest national guidelines for first aid in kindergartens.
Read more about our courses here:
First aid course for kindergarten employees (3 hour course)
Frequently asked questions
How long does the course last, and can it be adapted to our working hours (e.g. evenings or weekends)?
The course normally lasts 3–5 hours, and we are happy to adapt to your work schedule.
We offer courses during the day, evenings and weekends – whatever suits your employees and operations best.
Do you offer courses at our workplace, or do we have to come to you?
We are coming to you!
Our instructors hold courses directly at the kindergarten's own premises to make it as practical and effective as possible for you.
Alternatively, you can also participate in our open courses if you wish.
What kind of content does the course cover – is it adapted to situations that may arise in a kindergarten?
Yes, the course is specifically tailored for kindergarten employees. We cover, among other things:
- What is life-saving first aid for children?
- Notification and patient examination
- Management of unconsciousness
- Clear airways: Different techniques for children
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in children
- Treatment of poisonings and acute illnesses
- Acute medical conditions such as seizures and allergic reactions
Do participants receive a course certificate after completing the training, and is it valid according to requirements from the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority or the Norwegian Directorate of Education?
Yes, all participants receive a certificate after completing the course.
We only use certified instructors on our first aid courses, and all of our first aid courses, including first aid courses for kindergarten employees, are designed in line with the guidelines from the Norwegian First Aid Council and meet the requirements of both the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority and the Norwegian Directorate of Education.
How many participants can be on the course at the same time?
We recommend a maximum of 15 participants per course group to ensure quality, individual follow-up and good practical training.
Who are the instructors – do they have relevant experience from the healthcare or childcare sector?
For our first aid courses, we only use certified instructors. The instructors are certified through the Norwegian Resuscitation Council (NRR) and Norwegian People's Aid.
The instructors have extensive experience in first aid, many with backgrounds in ambulance, nursing and emergency medicine.
Several also have experience teaching in kindergartens and schools, and adapt the teaching to the target group.
Do you offer discounts or special prices for groups or multiple departments?
Absolutely! When booking together for multiple departments or for 20+ participants, we offer discounted group prices and favorable package deals.
We also offer extra good prices to municipalities or chains that want a framework offer.