Mater Mothers' First Aid for Babies
Would you know how to care for your baby in an emergency?
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to protect your family with this hands-on, 2.5 hour first aid course for babies and toddlers. You’ll learn CPR and other vital skills to help you confidently identify, respond to and manage common infant injuries and emergencies, and recognise when to go to hospital.
Endorsed by leading neonatal critical care specialists and paediatricians our Mater Mothers’ First Aid for Babies course equips parents and carers with first aid skills to give them the confidence to care for their baby in the event of an emergency.
The course was developed as a collaborative project between Mater Mothers’ Hospital—one of Australia’s largest maternity providers—and Mater Education and delivered by experienced midwives, neonatal and paediatric nurses.
Key areas of learning include:
- resuscitation (CPR) for infants and young children
- choking
- poisoning
- burns
- bleeding
- fractures
- allergic reactions
- respiratory illnesses.
Who should attend?
Our Mater Mothers’ First Aid for Babies course is designed for parents-to-be, carers, grandparents, plus any member of the community who would like to learn First Aid skills tailored to the care of babies.
Course information
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Our course was developed by a highly qualified and experienced team including educators who train Mater’s exceptional staff and is endorsed by clinicians working across both Mater Mothers’ Hospitals’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit and Mater Children’s Private Brisbane.
The hands-on session includes information on a range of baby first aid fundamentals, including:
- Resuscitation (CPR) for infants and young children
- Choking
- Poisoning
- Burns
- Bleeding
- Fractures
- Allergic reactions
- Breathing difficulties and illnesses.
Mater Mothers’ First Aid for Babies is a baby-friendly class. If you’re attending after the birth of your baby, you’re welcome to bring them along.
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Cost
$100 (incl. GST) per person
$170 (incl. GST) per couple
$145 (incl. GST) per couple who have delivered, or are booked to deliver their baby at Mater Mothers' HospitalDuration
Two and a half hours
Discount codes
- Individual registration, please use code SINGLE
- Mater parents* registration, please use MATER PARENTS
* By claiming this discount, you agree to provide proof of being a Mater Parent upon request. If you cannot provide requested proof, you may be required to pay the full couple rate.
Cancellation and refund policy
