Course Information:
Maximum number of delegates is 12
Duration: minimum 2 days / 12 hours
The Paediatric First Aid course combines the one-day Paediatric Emergency First Aid course (Unit One) with additional content (Unit Two) to fulfil the qualification requirements. It equips the first-aider to apply first aid to a broader range of specific injuries and illnesses.
Qualification
Paediatric First Aid – FAA Level 3
The certificate is valid for three years, and before the expiry date, first aiders will need to undertake a Paediatric First Aid Re-qualification course to obtain another 3-year certificate. Our 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course has been uniquely designed for those who are working as childcare professionals; our learners commonly include childminders, pre-school staff, teachers and support staff, and after school club workers.
Course Content
Unit 1
- Role of the Paediatric First Aider
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Assessment
- Resuscitation and defibrillation
- Seizures
- Choking
- Wounds, bleeding, and shock
- Bites and stings
Unit 2
- Bones, joints and muscle injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Foreign body and eye injuries
- Chronic medical conditions and illnesses
- Effects of heat and cold
- Electric shock incidents
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
Price: Individual £140 Groups POA