Exclusive to SJOG Subiaco patients - join Tiny Hearts Education for an immersive, hands-on paediatric first aid course like no other.
Designed by emergency paramedics, our expert educators will guide you through the most common child first aid topics parents are likely to face. We will facilitate an engaging learning environment where you can ask questions and practice the skills to your heart's desire.
Please note, this course is only available to book by patients at SJOG and one other support person.
Location
St John of God Hospital
25 McCourt Street, Subiaco, Perth
Room
The Auditorium at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.
Topics
Tiny Hearts offers a four-hour course covering everything you need to know as a parent. Our course is the most comprehensive in the industry, and covers:
- What is baby first aid?
- Identifying a critically ill child
- Understanding healthcare options in Australia
- The primary survey (DRSABCD)
- Recovery position
- The secondary survey
- Major bleeding & serious wounds
- Cuts, grazes and bruises
- Head injuries
- Broken bones
- Dislocations
- Burns
- Fevers
- Pain relief options
- Medication tips and tricks
- Febrile convulsions
- Choking
- Gagging
- Respiratory distress
- Croup
- Whooping cough
- Poisoning
- Bites and stings
- Allergies and anaphylaxis
Refreshments
A light morning tea will be provided. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate will also be available throughout the course.
Parking Information
We recommend parking in the multistorey carpark located at 12 Salvado Road, Subiaco, Perth. Once in the hospital, patients can ask reception for directions to the Auditorium. Parking information can be found here.
