Paediatric First Aid - 2 Day Course

The QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF) qualification is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a childcare setting as it has been specifically designed to fulfil Ofsted’s first aid requirements for early years teachers, nursery workers and childminders (as defined within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2014 and within the Child Care Register guide).

In accordance with UK Resuscitation Guidelines all learners will be taught and assessed how to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator(AED)

The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

- Assessing an emergency situation

- Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child

- Recovery position

- CPR

- Choking

- Head and spinal injuries

- Fractures, dislocations and sprains

- Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

- Meningitis

- Asthma

- Seizures

- Diabetic emergencies

- Poisoning

- Burns and scalds

- Electric shock

- Wounds and bleeding 

- Shock 

- Sickle cell crisis 

- Eye, ear and nose conditions 

- Bites and stings

- Treatment for hot and cold temperatures

- Minor injuries 

- Accident recording