Taking Children on Trips

Course duration and objective

This course is 2 hours

This course is aimed at Youth leaders and teachers who take children on trips. We train candidates how to deal with some of the typical injuries or illness that can occur with children on trips.

Course content

Assessing situations so you can stay safe, act promptly and know what to do
Recognising if someone is having an asthma attack and how to treat it
Recognising and treating anaphylaxis
Knowing how to deal with someone having a seizure
Recognising and treating fainting, strains, sprains and grazes
Knowing what to do if someone feels sick or vomits

Assessment and Qualification

Candidates will be supported and assessed throughout the course
Successful candidates will receive our ‘First Aid for Taking Children on Trips’ qualification
This certificate is valid for three years