Emergency Paediatric First Aid

1 Day Course

Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of first aid? Having a good understanding of emergency paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the safety of children and it could mean the difference between life and death. The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (QCF) qualification is perfect for:

•  Parents or family members who want to learn key paediatric first aid skills

•  Those who work with children and are not required to comply with Ofsted’s Childcare Register or EYFS requirements

•  Those who want to provide additional support in their organisation to the paediatric first aiders that are trained to meet EYFS or Ofsted Childcare Register requirements

This is a QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

It is an Ofqual  regulated 1 day course and the Certificate is valid for 3 years 

Those who need to comply with Ofsted’s Childcare Register or EYFS requirements should complete the 2 day QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF)

 

Topics covered:

  • The roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
  • Recovery Position
  • CPR
  • Choking
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Seizures
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Shock
  • Accident recording