Booking Enquiry

Paediatric First Aid - 2 Day Course - Blended E-Learning

Duration:

Please note that prior to the day of practical training, candidates must complete an online module. Failure to complete the module prior to the training course day will result in an automatic failure. 

Course Content: 

The Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (PFA) meets and exceeds the requirements of registering as a childminder or working in a childcare setting with EYFS, CSSIW and SureStart. This group includes childminders and carers. Our blended course offers a convenient alternative to the 2 day course, where you complete half the course using our video online training then attend one day in the classroom. 

This course requires a minimum of 6 contact hours, conducted over at least 1 day, and the certificate is valid for 3 years. Please note this is the classroom-only part 2 of a 2-part blended course. In order to attend you MUST complete the online training beforehand (link sent after booking is made.)

Unit 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider 
2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
3. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive (breathing and not breathing)
4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking
5. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
7. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries

Unit 2: Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies

1. Be able to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
2. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries
3. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
4. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.
5. Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.
6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
7. Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with burns or scalds
8. Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning
9. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis