First Aid for Parents part of Family Education Series
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Louann Paulsen, RN, helps Kelsey Harry use a manikin to learn how to deal with a child choking. The class called First Aid for Parents is part of the Family Education Series being offered by the Blaine County Public Health Department. The next class in the series will be Tough Topics: Talking to Your Teen.
First Aid for Parents was held recently at the Blaine County Library. The course is part of the Family Education Series sponsored by the Blaine County Public Health Department. There is no charge for the courses that make up the Family Education Series.
Louann Paulsen, RN, taught the program for parents. The objective of the course was to discuss "how to respond to childhood injuries ranging from every day accidents to emergency situations." Jana McPherson-Hauer, RN, is the Blaine County Health Department's Health Supervisor. She said the main focus of the course was to help parents deal with childhood emergencies involving choking and airway obstructions.
Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially those younger than 4 years of age. The majority of choking-related incidents among children are associated with food, coins and toys. During the class participants learned ways to react to choking situations using a practice mannikin and learned some basics of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The class was structured so general questions, from the parents, could also be addressed.
McPerson-Hauer said the next class in the Family Education Series is "Tough Topics: Talking to Your Teen." Watch for information about a date, time and location for that program. You can also call the Public Health Department (357-2345) with questions about the series aimed at family health.
