Paediatric First Aid

This comprehensive 2 - day course is designed for individuals who care for infants and children in a professional setting, including nursery workers, childminders, teachers, and support staff. It provides learners with the full range of knowledge and practical skills required to deal with a wide variety of first aid situations involving young children and babies.

Topics covered include:

• Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
   
• CPR and use of an AED (infant and child)
   
• Unresponsive casualties
   
• Choking
   
• Seizures
   
• External bleeding and shock
   
• Fractures, burns, bites, and stings
   
• Anaphylaxis and asthma
   
• Meningitis and other serious conditions
   
• Accident reporting and record keeping
   

This qualification meets the requirements of OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for full paediatric first aid training. Successful learners receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for 3 years.

Assessment Methods

• 7 x Practical assessments

• 2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers).