Handling Common Injuries & Emergencies in Kids: First Aid and Beyond & Tips from the ER. Tuesday, November 13th – 9:30AM. This course covers what to do in a variety of emergency situations. Topics include: wounds & wound care, burns, head injuries, dental injuries, sprains/strains/contusions/dislocations/fractures, animal bites, insect stings, poisonings, allergic reactions and more. In addition to first aid and initial management, the ins & outs of the Emergency Room are discussed: when to go and when not to go; when to insist on a plastic surgeon; and why certain tests are ordered. Location: Parent-Child Group classroom (behind the Bedford Presbyterian Church on the Village Green). Cost: $40 per participant. Register by emailing parentchildgrp@gmail.com.
