Paediatric First Aid

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid : 12 hour course, units 1 & 2

This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, childminders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care.
It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants, who wish to gain a nationally regulated Level 3 Award.

This two-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted. In order to obtain this qualification, you must attend both days and complete the two units of accreditation.

Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:

Responsibilities and reporting

Resuscitation

Assessment of the situation

Fainting

Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

Choking

Head injuries

Diabetes

Infantile convulsions

Foreign bodies

Control of bleeding

Anaphylaxia

Eye injuries

Fractures

Heat and Cold

Asthma

Sickle cell anaemia

Meningitis

Burns

Shock

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Certification
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor in respect of the student’s practical skills and there will be multiple choice question paper to answer in respect of their knowledge.

 

Numbers

Location
We are able to 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.