PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
Be qualified, save a life
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early year’s providers in England to have at least one person who always has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available when children are present. This is not mandatory in Scotland yet but is a strong recommendation. Providers should also consider the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly.
- The QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for:
- Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early year setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.
- Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.
- Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.
Over a 2 day period, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: assessing an emergency situation, dealing with an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma and more.
Course
Paediatric First Aid Award
Cost
£1025
Group Size
12
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Regulators:
Ofqual regulated
Pre Requisites:
Be 16 years of age or older.
Validity of Award:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.
Length of Course:
12 Guided Learning Hours 4 Non-Contact Learning Hours
Course Content:
This qualification covers:
- The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Assessing an emergency situation
- Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
- Recovery Position
- CPR and AED
- Choking
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Fractures
- Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
- Meningitis
- Asthma
- Febrile Convulsions
- Seizures
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Poisoning
- Burns and scalds
- Electric Shock
- External Bleeding
- Hypovolaemic Shock
- Eye, ear and nose conditions
- Bites and stings
- Minor Injuries
- Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures
Assessment Criteria:
- Demonstrate infant CPR and safe use of an AED
- Demonstrate Child CPR and safe use of an AED
- Demonstrate ability to administer first aid on a choking casualty
- Demonstrate the management of an unconscious casualty
- Demonstrate ability to manage paediatric wounds, bleeding and shock, plus optional extra – catastrophic bleeding
- Demonstrate the management of paediatric fractures
- Complete 2 multiple choice question papers with a pass mark of 11/15 and 18/25
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