Perinatal First Aid Course
Helping new and expectant parents confidently handle first aid for babies and beyond, and care for their own emotional well-being along the way.
Available in Melbourne, Sydney, Regional Victoria, and online.
Rated 4.7 from 49+ Google reviews
Learn Perinatal First Aid, CPR & wellbeing tools for your journey into parenthood
This 4-hour course has been designed in collaboration with the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and Kidsafe Victoria for new and expectant parents.
Alongside essential training in childhood injury prevention, paediatric first aid and child and newborn CPR training, this course also offers tools to support for your emotional wellbeing.
Through education and evidence-based resources, you’ll gain practical tools to build support networks and care for your mental and emotional health during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Babies and breastfeeding are welcome at all course locations.
What You’ll Learn
Gain practical skills to calmly and confidently respond to real-life emergencies.
- Childhood Injury Prevention
- Infant and Child CPR
- Burns
- Choking and drowning
- Allergies
- Fractures and bleeding
- Head injuries
- Poisoning, bites, and stings
- Fevers, asthma, and croup
- The Transition to Parenthood
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Understanding Depression & Anxiety
- Community Resources & Support for Parents
- And more.
Who This Is For
This perinatal first aid course is designed for:
- New and expectant mums and dads
No prior first aid knowledge is required.
Course Features
- 4 hours, led by experienced educators and paramedics
- Delivered in partnership with COPE and Kidsafe Victoria
- Practical and easy-to-understand format
- Opportunity to ask questions and practise techniques
- Take-home resources and tools
- Babies and breastfeeding welcome at all locations
Meet Your First Aid Trainers
This course is delivered by paramedics with over 29 years of combined experience.
Hendrik Gutwirth
EMERGCARE CO-DIRECTOR
Hendrik Gutwirth is a Co-Director of Emergcare and an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with over 14 years of clinical experience. Passionate about education, Hendrik has contributed to published research in his field, facilitated professional development workshops for his peers, and acted in both Clinical Instructor and Paramedic Educator roles. At Emergcare, Hendrik shares his extensive clinical knowledge and works collaboratively to educate and empower parents and carers across Australia.
Daniel Parks
EMERGCARE CO-DIRECTOR
Daniel Parks is a Co-Director of Emergcare and an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with over 15 years of clinical experience. With a diverse range of expertise, Daniel has also worked across Queensland and Victoria in both metropolitan and rural areas, and acting in both Clinical Instructor and Team Manager positions. At Emergcare, Daniel shares his extensive clinical knowledge and works collaboratively to educate and empower parents and carers across Australia.
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Course Pricing
Course duration: 4 hours and 15 minutes
Price: $150 per participant
Includes refreshments, note-taking materials, and access to post-course digital resources.
Choose Location
Our first aid courses are available across Melbourne, Sydney, Regional Victoria, and Online.
Choose a location below and then select a date to book in your course. For any enquiries, please contact us.
Perinatal & Paediatric First Aid Course Metropolitan Melbourne
We currently run our courses at the following venues:
- The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville
- Rydges Hotel, Ringwood
- Manningham Hotel, Bulleen
- Olinda Community Hub, Olinda
- Park Royal Hotel, Clayton
- Punthill Apartment Hotel, Caroline Springs
- Annie Sage Community Centre, Mornington Peninsula
Perinatal & Paediatric First Aid Course Sydney
We currently run our courses at the following venues:
- Rydges Sydney Central Hotel, Surry Hills
Perinatal & Paediatric First Aid Course Regional Victoria
We currently run our courses at the following venues:
- The Novotel Hotel, Geelong
- Park Lake Hotel, Shepparton
Perinatal & Paediatric First Aid Course (Zoom)
We currently run this course via Zoom, and it’s accessible to anyone.
Why Emergcare?
Rated 4.7 from 49+ Google reviews
- Trusted by thousands of Victorian families
- Delivered by paramedics and child safety educators
- Partnered with Australia’s leading child safety organisation
- Relaxed, supportive environment
- Focused on building confidence and community
FAQs
Have a question that’s not covered here? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
This course costs $150.
The perinatal first aid course is led by experts with over 29 years of combined clinical experience.
No, this is a non-accredited course focused on essential skills and confidence for new or expectant parents, so there is no first aid certificate.
Visit this page for accredited first aid training.
No, this course is specifically designed for new and expectant parents, as it also provides education and evidence-based resources for supporting the emotional well-being of mums and dads throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.
Our course covers infant and child CPR, as well as some of the most common emergencies that involve children (such as choking, fevers, bleeding, allergies, and poisoning)
Our Perinatal first aid course also offers tools to support for your emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood.
You’ll learn the first aid skills needed to manage these situations, we’ll answer any questions you may have, and there will be plenty of time to practice, too!
Just yourself! We provide pens, notepads, and refreshments (tea, coffee, and biscuits). You’re welcome, however, to bring your own snacks or note-taking materials.
Babies under 12 months are more than welcome, and we also welcome breastfeeding during our sessions.
For parents with active toddlers, however, we recommend either getting a babysitter or booking separate dates so that you can get the most out of our sessions.
Yes, we offer accredited training courses on behalf of and in partnership with National First Aid LivCor, RTO 3586.
Visit our accredited first aid training for more information if you’re interested.
Our Perinatal First Aid course is specifically designed for new and expectant parents and is delivered in partnership with the Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE).
The program combines paediatric first aid training (including CPR and how to manage common child first aid scenarios) with education and evidence-based resources for supporting the emotional well-being of mums and dads throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.
Our Pediatric First Aid course, on the other hand, focuses on learning CPR and how to manage common child first aid scenarios. It’s suitable for parents, grandparents, carers, and anyone involved in the care of young children.
There is no exam for any of our courses, and you don’t need to take notes— unless you want to, of course!
Yes, all of our first aid courses include perinatal CPR training. This covers both newborn babies and children.
Click the book now button to view our first aid courses and schedule dates.
For enquiries about private group sessions, please contact us.
We require a minimum of 10 people to book a private session.
There is no maximum number for sessions, provided that everyone fits comfortably into your venue (remembering that you will need some space to practice your new skills).
Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Be Prepared With Perinatal CPR Training & First Aid, and the Knowledge to Support Your Emotional Wellbeing
Gain peace of mind for life’s most important moments and learn essential skills for responding to real-life emergencies. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools for supporting yourself and each other throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.