Paediatric First Aid

Objectives:

Delegates will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

Duration:

Course duration is 2 days. This will be a Blended learning course – day 1 online, day 2 classroom based

Who should attend?

The course 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.
• Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents and grandparents who want 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.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one person who has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also consider the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly

Course Content:

Over a 2-day period, delegates will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including:

• Assessing an emergency situation
• Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
• CPR
• Choking
• Meningitis
• Head and spinal injuries
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Paediatric wounds, bleeding and shock
• Management of paediatric fractures
• Management of anaphylaxis 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 Paediatric First Aid (RQF) e-Certificate. Certificates awarded will be valid for 3 years with a strong recommendation to refresh resuscitation annually.

Delegate Preparation:

There is no requirement for delegates to have any previous knowledge of first aid for this course. Due to the practical nature of this course delegates should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, e.g. trousers and flat footwear.

Refreshments:

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