Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Objectives:

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides delegates with the opportunity to develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations which could arise when looking after children.

Duration:

Course duration is 1 day

Who should attend?

This qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for:

• Those who have gained a level 2 or 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 the EYFS requirements.
• Anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, guardians, grandparents or those who have an involvement with infants and children and would like to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

Newly qualified entrants to an early years setting who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification on or after 30th June 2016, must also have either a full Paediatric First Aid or an Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate within three months of starting work.

Course Content:

During this 1-day course, delegates will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including:

• Managing an unresponsive infant or child
• CPR
• Choking
• Seizures
• Paediatric wounds
• External bleeding and shock, and more

Outcomes:

Delegates will be continually assessed by the trainer throughout the course.

Successful delegates will receive a personalised QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) e-certificate. Certificates awarded will be valid for 3 years with a strong recommendation to refresh resuscitation annually.

Delegate Preparation:

Delegates will be continually assessed by the trainer throughout the course.

Successful delegates will receive a personalised QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) e-certificate. Certificates awarded will be valid for 3 years with a strong recommendation to refresh resuscitation annually.

Refreshments:

Hot and cold drinks available when delivered at a Sanctus Training venue.