Paediatric First Aid

Level 3

Paediatric First Aid - Level 3

This 2-day course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, nursery assistant, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for the welfare of children and infants. 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.

This qualification is recognised by Ofsted and fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

This is the full 2-day course completed with a trainer. An alternative option is the Blended Paediatric First Aid course, which allows learners to complete one module online before attending the 1-day practical session.

Qualification Outcomes

The learner will:

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is unresponsive (CPR, defibrillator and recovery position)
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is choking
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries (bumps, bruises, nosebleeds)
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness (diabetes, asthma, allergic reaction, meningitis and febrile convulsions)
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature (hyperthermia and hypothermia)
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with burns and scalds
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis

Assessment and Certifications

The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment, including a multiple-choice question paper. The qualification is valid for 3 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 3 years.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid - Level 3

This 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course has been designed for those who have an interest in child and infant basic life support, including parents, guardians and family members. The qualification provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

This qualification is recognised by Ofsted and fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Assessment and Certifications

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. A 3-year Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.

Qualification Outcomes

The learner will:

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is unresponsive (CPR, defibrillator and recovery position)
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is choking
Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries (bumps, bruises, nosebleeds)

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