Description
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid : 2 day course, units 1 & 2
This Level 3 Paediatric First Aid two day course has been developed for those who are working wit
h children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and Level 3 Paediatric First Aid else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care.
It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants, who wish to gain a nationally accredited Level 3 Award.
This Level 3 Paediatric First Aid two-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted. In order to obtain this qualification, you must attend both days and complete the two units of accreditation.
Paediatric First Aid programme
The course covers, and candidates should be confident and competent upon completion in;
- Planning for first aid emergencies involving babies and children
- Dealing with emergencies involving babies and children
- Resuscitating babies and children
- Recognising and dealing with shock in babies and children
- Recognising and responding appropriately to anaphylactic shock in babies and children
- Recognising and responding appropriately to electric shock in babies and children
- Recognising and responding appropriately to bleeding in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to burns and scalds in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to choking in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to suspected fractures in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to head, neck and back injuries in babies and children
- Recognising and responding appropriately to cases of poisoning in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses of babies and children
- Responding appropriately to eye injuries in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to bites and stings in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to the effects of extreme heat and cold in babies and children
- Responding appropriately to febrile convulsions in babies and children
Recognising and responding to emergency needs of babies and children with chronic medical conditions including;
- Epilepsy
- Asthma
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Diabetes
- Meningitis
- Other serious sudden illness
Course Duration
A minimum of twelve hours makes up this qualification consisting of theoretical and practical work.
Certification
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor in respect of the student’s practical skills and there will be multiple choice question paper to answer in respect of their knowledge.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
