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Emergency Paediatric First Aid

£75 ex. VAT
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Certification
Qualsafe Awards
Duration
7 Hours
Certificate validity
3 Year Certificate
Delivery
Classroom Based — Cheshire & NW
Max group size
12 people

Ofqual Regulated & Qualsafe Accredited

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) contains 1 unit that also appears as Unit 1 of the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Assessments gained through this unit may be used towards achievement of the full Paediatric First Aid qualification provided it is achieved within its registration period. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

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What this course covers

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider
Assessing an emergency situation safely
Providing first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive
Providing first aid for an infant and a child who are choking
Providing first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding
Providing first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
Providing first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
Infant and child CPR and use of an AED
Managing seizures in infants and children

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification. Your trainer is a Registered Nurse with many years of clinical experience within Emergency Departments who trains Advanced Paediatric Life Support to medical and nursing staff in acute hospital environments.

This course provides candidates with the opportunity to develop basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations which could arise when looking after or supervising children.

What Is Covered?

During this 1 day course, candidates will learn how to take the correct actions in an emergency paediatric situation, how to perform basic life support including using an external defibrillator, and how to deal with choking, seizures, shock and bleeding in infants and children.

Pre-Course Preparation

Pre-course preparation instructions are sent by email on confirmation of booking. You will receive a course manual at least 2 weeks prior to the course date.

Certification and Accreditation

Candidates are continually assessed throughout the course and will be required to gain a pass mark on one multiple choice assessment. Those who successfully pass will receive a Qualsafe certificate that is valid for 3 years.

Who Is This Course For?

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is ideal for:

Early Years Staff

Those with a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification entering an early years setting who need to comply with EYFS requirements.

After School & Holiday Club Staff

Staff working in after school clubs, holiday clubs, and youth groups who need paediatric first aid skills.

Childminders & Nannies

Childminders and nannies who want a paediatric first aid qualification for their role.

Parents & Grandparents

Anyone who cares for infants and children and would like to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

Things to know

Common questions about this course.