PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid : 2 day course, units 1 & 2. Ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants, who wish to gain a nationally regulated Level 3 Award.
Who Should Attend
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.
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
- Unresponsive casualties
- 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
Course Duration
This course runs over a minimum of 12 hours making up these two units consisting of theoretical and practical work.
It should be run over two consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire, providing it is completed within 6 weeks of starting the course.
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.
Nationally Regulated Level 3 Award
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Ensure your setting is fully compliant and your staff are trained to the highest standard of paediatric care.