LEVEL 3/6 2-Day TRAINING COURSE
Paediatric First Aid
This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.
RQF Level 3 Award
Full qualification requires Unit 1 and Unit 2
Qualification title:FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Code: 603/0911/8
Unit 1 title: Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Credit: 1
Unit code: K/615/4246
Unit 2 title: Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies
Credit: 2
Unit code: M/615/4247
SCQF Level 6 Award
Full qualification requires Unit 1 and Unit 2
Qualification title: Award in Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6
Code: R596 04
Unit 1 title: Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Credit: 1
Unit code: UM80 04
Unit 2 title: Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies
Credit: 2
Unit code: UM81 04
Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage
This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Duration:
Total qualification Time (TQT) is 15 hours, with at least 12 4uided Learning Hours (4LH) in the classroom over a minimum of 2 days plus independent pre and post course study. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 6-week period with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours.
Syllabus:
The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by your Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Role of the Paediatric First Aider
- Seizure
- Diabetic emergencies
- Primary survey
- Choking
- Asthma
- Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
- Minor injuries
- Meningitis
- Febrile convulsions
- Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
- Fractures
- Extreme cold and heat
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Foreign bodies
- Electrical incidents
- Recovery position
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Assessment Information
The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment.
A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.
Age limits
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.