Most parenting emergencies aren't Cardiac Arrests.
They're knowing something isn't right.
It's 2am. Your baby has a fever. They're breathing differently and you can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. Would you know what to watch for, what to do next, or when it's time to seek medical help?
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The Sick Sense Online Course helps you recognise red flags, respond with confidence and know when to seek help before a situation becomes critical.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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CPR
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Choking
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Respiratory distress
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Fever
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​Newborns
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Burns
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Communication
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Advocacy
MEET ILLY, FOUNDER OF THE SICK SENSE
Paediatric Nurse Consultant
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14 years experience
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Paediatric Surgical CNC
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Mum of two
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Just shy of a decade at Westmead Children's Emergency
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Widow
Online Baby & Child First Aid Course
LEARN CPR, CHOKING FIRST AID, SERIOUS ILLNESS RED FLAGS AND WHEN TO SEEK URGENT MEDICAL HELP FROM A PAEDIATRIC NURSE CONSULTANT WITH 14 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
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Parents
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Grandparents
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Carers
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Expectant parents
TRUSTED BY 500+ PARENTS & CARERS
Across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter and now Australia wide. Learn from a Paediatric Nurse Consultant and gain the confidence to recognise when your child is unwell, respond in an emergency, and know when to seek help.
This course is my holy grail. It's life saving. Eden
Most parenting emergencies don't start with CPR.
​They start with a fever that seems different.
A cough that suddenly sounds worse.
A child who isn't acting like themselves.
A moment where you're wondering:
"Am I overreacting, or is this serious?"
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The Sick Sense was created to help you recognise the signs, respond with confidence and know when to seek help.
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​​Recognise serious illness earlier
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Know when to stay home and when to seek urgent help
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Feel confident instead of panicked
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Be a strong advocate when your gut is telling you something is wrong
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Know what to do if your child stops breathing
$89
Afterpay available | Instant Access | Two Year Access | Downloadable Resources
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING
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How to recognise when your child may be seriously unwell
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When it's appropriate to monitor at home and when to seek urgent help
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What to do in common childhood emergencies
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How to respond confidently instead of panicking
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PLUS
You’ll receive:
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24/7 online access
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2 years of unlimited viewing
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Option to renew after 2 years at a discounted rate
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Downloadable baby and child first aid resources
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Printable fact sheets and guides​
YOU'LL RECEIVE
INSIDE THE COURSE YOU'LL LEARN
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Baby, infant and child CPR
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Choking first aid
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Respiratory red flags
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Hydration scenarios
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Dehydration management
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Fever management
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Burns first aid and wound care
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Newborn care
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Practical parenting hacks
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Paediatric-nurse insights
All from the comfort of home
Nothing is more frightening than not knowing what to do when your child is sick or injured. Our online Baby & Child First Aid course gives you the confidence to act quickly and calmly when it matters most.
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While it doesn't replace the hands on experience of our face to face Sick Sense workshops, it provides practical, expert guidance you can access anytime, anywhere from your phone, tablet or laptop.
Created by a Paediatric Nurse Consultant with 14 years of emergency experience, this course equips you with trusted, parent friendly knowledge designed for real life situations.
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Learn how to recognise when your child needs urgent medical attention, know exactly what to do in the first critical moments of an emergency, and stop second guessing yourself every time your child becomes unwell.
Because when it comes to your child's health, confidence is priceless.
FAQs
This course is ideal for:
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Parents and expecting parents
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Grandparents
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Caregivers and foster carers
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Families living in rural or remote communities
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Anyone unable to attend in-person Sick Sense workshops
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Anyone wanting to refresh baby and child first aid knowledge
The Sick Sense Bite-Sized Online Course is called “bite-sized” because while it covers many essential baby and child first aid topics, it differs slightly from our half-day face-to-face workshops and does not include the full Sick Sense sickness-recognition framework and escalation system.
WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT?
For only $89, you receive:
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Instant access and 2 years unlimited viewing
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Discounted renewal option
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Downloadable templates and guides
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Increased knowledge
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Increased parental confidence
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Reduced anxiety in emergencies
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Approx. 2 hours of learning in one sitting or broken up into bite-sized lessons
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Easy pause-and-resume where you left off
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$89
Replace panic with confidence!
Know what to do if your child stops breathing. Stay calm when illness strikes in the middle of the night.
Understand when to head straight to the Emergency Department and when it's safe to monitor at home.
$89
Afterpay available | Instant Access | Two Year Access | Downloadable Resources
The Bite Sized online course was perfect for me as I live on the South Coast NSW and I'm unable to attend the Sick Sense workshops in person. Great learning experience.
Kaz
