Creating calm, confident caregivers

It’s easy to spiral into panic when your little one is sick or injured, that’s why we offer two signature sessions at Petite Triage. First Aid and Sickness 101.

>>>>>In the First Aid session, we follow the guidelines provided by the Singapore Resuscitation Board, ensuring that you have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips. You’ll learn what to do, when to do it and why when it comes to emergencies with your little ones.

While we hope you'll never have to use these skills, knowing what to do in emergency situations can make all the difference when it comes to saving lives.

>>>>>The second session, Sickness 101, focuses on teaching you how to navigate childhood sickness, something that is oh so common.. eeek! You'll gain the knowledge to understand common illnesses and confidently assess your child's condition using our own triage method.

We learn this in 3 easy steps:

  1. You’ll become confident in assessing your child’s symptoms using a body system approach - working your way through the body head to toe.

  2. You’ll understand how to spot the difference between normal and abnormal symptoms of sickness so that you can feel confident in deciding when to seek medical help and which type of help your child might need.

  3. You’ll learn how to provide top-notch home care when your child is unwell.

Both sessions are ideal for parents to be, parents of young children and caregivers. You can choose from private in home sessions (i’ll come to you) or group workshops.

We offer different classes to suit your needs…

Baby and Child First Aid Session

The first aid session explores important aspects of child health. We’ll start with understanding basic child anatomy, and then cover first aid skills such as CPR and choking management. You’ll learn some theory and then put that learning into hands-on practice with the manikin. This sessions includes:

1. Welcome! Hi from me, about the course and how it’s going to help you

2. Setting the scene: why first aid for kids is different to adults

3. How to access care for kids in Singapore: GP’s, hospitals and community care

4. Spotting the signs of a critically unwell child

5. First aid kits: As a nurse and mum, what’s in my kit?

6. Basic life support: Baby and child CPR, choking, AED use, rescue breathing, drowning, plus manikin practice time

7. Injury: Recovery position, head injuries, bleeding, fractures/breaks, burns, poisons

8. Allergies: Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

10. Question time and thank you!

*The first aid session is roughly 2-3 hours long, you’ll receive a goodie bag which includes a First Aid Quick Guide (valued at $40 each) to keep after the session.

Sickness 101 Session

Our focus is on teaching you how to triage your baby or child when they’re unwell. We show you how to assess the signs and symptoms of illness so you can confidently understand the severity of the situation and then choose the best type of help for your child, think a hospital, doctors office or home care.

This session includes:

  1. Introduction: What will we be learning today

  2. The Triage Tool and how to apply it with any sickness

  3. Intuition: Knowing when your little one is sick vs sick-sick

  4. Gastrointestinal System: Tummy bugs and dehydration

  5. Respiratory System: The common cold, coughs and how to do a respiratory assessment

  6. Skin System: Rashes and how to know when they’re concerning

  7. Taking the fear out of fevers: a quick note on febrile seizures

  8. Medication: ‘Nursey’ tips and tricks

  9. Immunity boosters: What works and what doesn’t

  10. Common childhood illness overview: Hand Foot and Mouth, ear infections, UTI’s and Conjunctivitis.

*The sickness 101 session is roughly 1-2 hours long, you’ll receive a goodie bag including a free reusable Dose Diary (medication tracker) valued at $20 to keep after the session

Premium Plus Package: First Aid Session + First Aid Kit

This package is our first aid session plus our Petite Triage first aid kit made specifically for parents of young children.

Contents:

  • Shear scissors

  • Tweezers

  • Underarm thermometer

  • First aid tape

  • Oral medication syringes x2

  • Assorted kids band aid’s x10

  • Assorted kids stickers for brave little ones x10

  • Disposable vomit catcher x2

  • Reusable kids ice pack with cover

  • Sterile saline 10ml x4

  • Alcohol wipes x3

  • Crepe bandage small (5cm x 4.5m) x1

  • Crepe bandage large (10cm x 4.5m) x1

  • Sterile gauze swab x3 packets

  • Combine dressing small (9cm x 20cm) x1 - pressure dressing for bleeds

  • Combine dressing large (20cm x 20cm) x1 - pressure dressing for bleeds

  • Triangular arm sling x1

  • Burns dressing (5cm x 5cm) x1

  • Large wound dressing (8.3cm x 6cm) x1

Dimensions: 22cm x 16cm x 15cm

  • Private in-home sessions

    I’ll come to you, so you can learn in a comfortable learning environment, at a time that suits your family

    • Ideal for families, couples and helpers

    • Specifically tailored information for your families individual needs

    • Singapore wide *travel charges apply to some areas

    • Bookings available at a time to suit you and your family

    • More practice time on infant and child manikin

    • Petite Triage ‘goodie bag’ included

  • Group workshops

    A fun, interactive group environment

    • Suitable for new mother groups

    • Maximum of 10 people per session

    • Opportunity to meet others in a similar situation as yourself

    • Petite Triage first aid quick guide included

Frequently asked questions…

What age child is the course applicable for? The course has been specifically designed for children ages 0 to 10 years. However, many of the topics are applicable to people of all ages.

What price are your private courses?

  1. Baby and child first aid session:

    Price for 2 people: $300, price per extra person $100 e.g. x3 pax = $400

  2. Sickness 101 session:

    Price for 2 people: $200, price per extra person $100

  3. Premium plus package: Baby and child first aid session + Petite Triage first aid kit

    Price for 2 people plus kit: $420, price per extra person: $100

Can you give me more information about the group workshops?

The group workshops will commence in January 2023. Contact us for more info

Is the Petite Triage first aid course certified?

While I am a registered nurse and first aid trainer, the course itself is not accredited by the Singapore Resuscitation Board. This was done on purpose to ensure maximum flexibility for parents of small children in terms of content and timing - we wanted the content to be relevant and tailored to the individual family receiving the training. The course however is extremely thorough and practical.

Can I bring my baby to the session?

Of course! We are baby and breast-feeding friendly

Can I do the session if i’m pregnant?

Definitely! This is the perfect time to do a session. We can always alter some of the positions to make them more comfortable if you’re unable to kneel on the floor

Gain peace of mind and respond with confidence

Book your private session or join a group workshop; I offer a welcoming, understanding space for you to gain knowledge and confidence in assessing little ones with illness or injury. Together, we’ll create a home triage system that allows you to worry less; and care more!