The Paediatric First Aid Course is for professionals whose occupation involves the care of infants and/or children. The course teaches you how to provide emergency care and first aid for children of all ages and infants of less than a year old. It meets the requirements of Ofsted, registered childminders and the requirements for nannies under the Approved Carers Scheme.

It is also suitable for pre-school staff / nursery staff / play workers/ children centre staff / teachers / LSA’s & MTA’s / holiday camp workers / parent and toddler group volunteers/ foster carers / au pairs / mother’s helps / babysitters / community workers /youth workers / parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

COURSE DURATION

In order to comply with Ofsted the length of the course is 12 hours (this can be run over 2 days). This course can be in-house for up to 12 delegates or individuals can attend our open courses

COURSE CONTENT

The course covers the following:

1. Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in the event of an emergency
2. Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious
3. Administer CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)
4. Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
5. Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
6. Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
7. Administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
8. Administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints including spinal injuries
9. Administer first aid to a casualty with eye injuries
10. Administer first aid to a casualty with bites or stings
11. Administer first aid to a casualty with the effects of heat or cold
12. Administer first aid to a casualty with epilepsy, asthma and diabetes
13. Administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
14. Administer first aid to a casualty in anaphylactic shock
15. Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Act safely, promptly and effectively with emergencies
2. Use first aid equipment
3. Understand employer duties and legislation
4. Maintain first aid records
5. Recognise the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

The course is assessed via a practical exam. Successful delegates will receive an HSE approved paediatric first aid certificate, which is valid for three years.

LOCATION

We are able to deliver this course on site, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling. If you only have a small number who need training then please contact us for course availability in your area

NOTE

Candidates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.

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