This 12 hour qualification 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 years 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.

 

Successful candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider, and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

 

This course can either be carried out over 2 days or there is a blended option with 6 hrs e-learning ahead of 1 day in the classroom.

• Roles and responsibilities of first aider

• Assessing the emergency situation

• Dealing with unresponsive Infant/Child

• The Recovery Position

• CPR for Infant and Child with use of AED

• Choking Infant and Child

• Head and spinal injuries

• Fractures, dislocations & sprains

• Anaphylaxis

• Meningitis

• Asthma

• Seizures

• Diabetic emergencies

• Poisoning

• Burns and scalds

• Electric shock

• Wounds, bleeding and shock

• Eye, ear and nose conditions

• Bites and stings

• Treatment for hot and cold temperatures

• Minor injuries

• Accident recording

 

Other information:

 

Assessment is continuous throughout the course and there are also multiple choice question papers. On completion, a 3 year certificate will be issued subject to passing assessments. Learners must be physically capable of carrying out the practical aspects of the course and must be a minimum 14yrs of age.

 

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