Paediatric First Aid Two-Day Course
Overview
LEVEL 3/6 : 2-DAY TRAINING COURSE
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.
AJ was thorough, open and honest with his teaching and made it fun but ensured we understood every part. The course was very interactive which suited me perfectly, instead of sat there just watching a PowerPoint!
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
- Role of the Paediatric First Aider
- Primary survey
- Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Seizure
- Choking
- Minor injuries
- Recovery position
- Fractures
- Foreign bodies
- Diabetic emergencies
- Asthma
- Meningitis
- Febrile convulsions
- Extreme cold and heat
- Electrical incidents
AJ was thorough, open and honest with his teaching and made it fun but ensured we understood every part. The course was very interactive which suited me perfectly, instead of sat there just watching a PowerPoint!
Awards
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.
Duration
Total qualification Time (TQT) is 15 hours, with at least 12 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom over a minimum of 2 days plus independent pre and post course study. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 6-week period with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed on the course and students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment. A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Certification
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.