Who should attend?

 

​This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. This course is suitable for people ages 16 and older who care for babies and children in any professional setting and are required to be qualified in first aid. This course will be of particular interest to teachers, childminders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel, and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare while in your care.

 

​What will I learn?

 

​This two-day paediatric first aid course focuses on emergency scenarios that can happen when looking after young children and infants. It meets the Ofsted Early Years and Childcare Register requirements.

 

​Topics covered in the 2-day paediatric course:

 

​​​​Responsibilities and reporting

Resuscitation

Assessment of the situation

Fainting

Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

Choking

Head injuries

Diabetes

Infantile convulsions

Foreign bodies

Control of bleeding

Anaphylaxis

Eye injuries

Fractures

Heat and cold

Asthma

Sickle cell anemia

Meningitis

Burns and shock

 

One of our trainers will deliver this course to your premises on a date of your choice. The timing could also be arranged to suit your requirements.

 

Assessment and Certification

 

​You will be continually assessed throughout the course by one of our qualified trainers. Upon successful completion, you will receive a 2-Day Paediatric Level 3 certificate valid for three years.

 

It is highly recommended that all qualified first-aiders refresh their knowledge and first-aid skills every year.

 

​Pre-requisites

 

​The practical elements of this course are essential, as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. You must be physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course.

 

​You are required to attend the full duration of the course, and candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2) to be eligible for evaluation and qualify for the 2 day Paediatric First Aid certificate.

 

​On-site training room requirements

 

​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart if one is available.