Paediatric First Aid Training

This Paediatric First Aid Training is a 2-day level 3 course that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to manage emergency situations commonly experienced by those who work in environments with young children

It's suitable for people who work in nurseries, nannies, babysitters in private homes, pre-and after-school clubs and crèches, agencies etc.

This course is compliant with the OFSTED Early Years requirements.

Duration

This is a two day course where day one takes place on the date you choose, in our classroom . Day 2 takes place online at your own pace and you are certified once you have satisfactorily completed both days.

Course content

You will learn:

• about the role of a Paediatric First Aider and its responsibilities
• how to safely assess emergency situations
• how to provide first aid to young children (age range 0-5)

Learn to provide first aid to young children in the following situations

• when a child is unresponsive but is breathing normally, including infant and child resuscitation.  
• when a child is both unresponsive and not breathing normally.  
• when a child has an airway obstruction caused by a foreign body. when a child is bleeding externally.  
• when a child has bone, joint and/or muscle injuries.
• has sustained minor injuries (cuts and grazes, bruises, bumps, minor splinters, nosebleeds).  
• has any condition that affects the eyes, nose and ears.  
• is suffering from shock has been bitten or stung  
• has been burnt or scalded has consumed a poisonous substance  
• has anaphylaxis  
• has received an electric shock  
• has received a head and/or spinal injury  
• who is suffering from the effects of extreme cold and heat

Learn to manage situations like:  

• febrile convulsions  
• asthmatic attacks  
• allergic reactions  
• emergences relating to diabetes, meningitis and sickle cell crisis

You will also learn how to keep and maintain full and accurate records of injuries, illnesses and emergencies experienced by children in your care.