Paediatric First Aid

2 Day Training Course

Qualification
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (Level 6 Award in Scotland)

This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Syllabus

  • Role of the Paediatric First Aider

  • Seizure

  • Diabetic emergencies

  • Primary survey

  • Choking

  • Asthma

  • Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)

  • Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)

  • Minor injuries

  • Meningitis

  • Wounds, bleeding and shock

  • Recovery position

  • Febrile convulsions

  • Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis

  • Fractures

  • Extreme cold and heat

  • Head, neck and back injuries

  • Foreign bodies

  • Electrical incidents

  • The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

    The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and oral questioning. A learner must successfully pass a practical assessment to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.

  • A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course. Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

  • If you have several employees that you wish to train in this qualification, why not consider an on-site course. I can deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling.

    For more information or to discuss further, please contact me.

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