Emergency First Response® – Care for Children

About this activity

Get the skills you need to confidently identify and respond to the most common childhood
injuries and illnesses. Provide care that reduces the risk of further harm and gain valuable
insights into the emotional aspects of caring for children.
Learn the special procedures for providing first aid and CPR to infants and children.
What You’ll Learn
• Provide CPR to an infant or child
• Help a child or infant who is choking
• Respond to common childhood injuries and illness
Certification Requirements:
Desire to help others
Self-study: 3-5 hours
Entire course: 1-2 days
First Aid and CPR for Infants and Children
The hybrid online and in-person course combines flexible online learning with valuable handson skill practice with an instructor. It’s your course at your pace. Start online then schedule inperson training with an instructor. Practice lifesaving skills on specially-designed mannequins
until you feel confident.

Step 1
PADI eLearning
Online training makes it easy to learn essential lifesaving skills. Watch videos on how to perform
CPR and first aid – online or offline using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your
instructor if you have questions.
• eLearning time commitment: 3-5 hours
Step 2
SINDBAD DIVE CLUB Instructor
Included training and gear rental.
Get hands-on experience providing CPR to newborns, infants and children using training
mannequins. Learn how to manage serious bleeding, a spinal injury, choking situations and
other common childhood emergencies. Practice your new skills in role-playing scenarios and
learn what your family should have in a first aid kit.
• Total time commitment: 8-12 hours