PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID AT WORK
LEARN SKILLS THAT SERVE YOU & OTHERS FOR LIFE
COURSE OVERVIEW
Paediatric First Aid course enables learners to gain the knowledge and set of practical skills needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations that arise when looking after children. It is primarily designed for those who are responsible for children under the age of 8 and gives delegates a thorough breakdown of common illnesses and injuries related to children and babies.
Who is it designed for?
It is designed for anyone who deals with children and babies, whether they are private individuals or involved in business:
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Nannies
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Child carers
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Education staff
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Pre-school staff
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Au-pairs
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Parents and/or grandparents.
In fact, it is for anyone who wants the knowledge and skills to deal with an emergency first aid situation effectively.
COURSE CONTENT
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first aid kits
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reporting accidents and incidents
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your responsibilities
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contacting the emergency services
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primary assessment (child and baby)
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recovery position
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CPR (child and baby)
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applying a dressing/sling
As well as covering many common illnesses/conditions that may affect children and babies including:
Choking, Smoke/Fume Inhalation, Asthma, Electric Shocks, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock, Wounds & Bleeding, Burns, Concussion, Cerebral Compression & Skull Fractures, Fainting, Febrile Seizures, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Fractures, Spinal Injury, Dislocations, Soft Tissue Injuries, Eye Injuries, Bites & Stings, Poisoning, Meningitis, Effects of Heat & Cold, Croup.
COURSE DETAILS
Age
Minimum age requirement is 16
Course dates
Given upon purchasing a course
Course timings
Given upon purchasing a course
Price
Given upon purchasing a course
Course location
At our centre or customers' location
Course duration
The course duration is 2 days.
ID requirements
• a valid passport (any nationality)
• a signed UK photocard driving licence
• a valid warrant card issued by HM forces or the police
• another photographic ID card, e.g. employee ID card, student ID card, travel card etc.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by the following two methods:
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Practical assessment - Learners must demonstrate the practical first aid skills, as indicated within the assessment paperwork.
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Theory assessment - Learners must answer a series of multiple-choice questions as outlined within the assessment paperwork.
CERTIFICATION
Results
Results are available within 10 working days of the exams. HIGH PASS RATE
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid certificate from a recognised awarding body within England and Wales. It is valid for a period of 3 years and can be renewed by attending another Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course.
Group bookings and in-house delivery
We can deliver the training at your location/premises for up to 12 or more learners.
For more information and group booking discounts please contact us.
Progression opportunities
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
• Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
• Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)
• Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
• Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator