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Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Training

Theoretical and practical training in First Aid techniques specific to infants aged 0 to 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty.

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About this course

The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, published by The Department for Children, Schools and Families, applies to Early Years childcare within England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Statutory Framework states that ‘at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises at all times when children are present. There must be at least one person on outings who has a current paediatric first aid certificate.’ The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is recognised as a qualification that fulfils this need.

What does Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Training cover?

Delegates will become familiar with the role of the paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react appropriately to an emergency situation including being able to provide first aid for a child and an infant who:

The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
Assessing an emergency situation Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
Recovery Position
CPR and defibrillation
Choking
Head, neck and back injuries Fractures
Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions Meningitis
Asthma
Febrile Convulsions
Seizures
Diabetic Emergencies
Poisoning
Burns and scalds
Electric Shock
External Bleeding
Hypovolaemic Shock
Eye, ear and nose conditions
Bites and stings
Minor Injuries
Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures

Who is our Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Training for?

The QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for:

Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.
Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.
Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Attendees will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider, and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

The roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider
Learn how to assess an emergency situation
Deal with an unresponsive infant or child
Recovery Position CPR and defibrillation Choking
Learn how to treat minor injuries
Bites and Stings Seizures
Learn how to treat External Bleeding Hypovolaemic shock

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

Are your courses certified/accredited?

All learners will receive a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are in-house certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accredited by other awarding bodies.

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