LEVEL 3/6 : 2-DAY TRAINING COURSE

Paediatric First Aid

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.
Paediatric first aid

RQF Level 3 Award -

Full qualification requires Unit 1 and Unit 2

Qualification title:

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Code:

603/0911/8

Unit 1 title:

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Credit:

1

Unit code:

K/615/4246

Unit 2 title:

Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies

Credit:

2

Unit code:

M/615/4247

SCQF Level 6 Award

Full qualification requires Unit 1 and Unit 2

Qualification title:

Award in Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6

Code:

R596 04

Unit 1 title:

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Credit:

1

Unit code:

UM80 04

Unit 2 title:

Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies

Credit:

2

Unit code:

UM81 04

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 independant 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.

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

 

Age limit

Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.

Assessment information

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.

Price

£185.00pp

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