Paediatric First Aid

£139.00 +VAT
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Our qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to become a paediatric first-aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. This qualification is intended for those already working or preparing to work in the industry and it meets the requirements for paediatric first aid outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage

This two-day qualification meets the requirements of both the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. It also meets Ofsted requirements for registered childminders and the requirements for nannies under the Approved Carers Scheme.

At the end of the course, you will have an understanding of:

  • The roles and responsibilities of a Paediatric first-aider
  • How to assess an emergency situation safely
  • Paediatric First aid skills in CPR and use of an AED
  • Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
  • How to deal with shock, burns, scalds, bleeds and minor injuries
  • How to provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis
  • How to deal with casualties with fractures, and spinal or head injuries
Progression

Natural progression from this course would be to attend the 2 day Paediatric First Aid
How it Works
Benefits

• Feel confident helping someone experiencing a problem
• Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
• Help someone recover faster and guide them towards the right support
Important stuff

There are no formal entry requirements: however, we recommend you are a minimum of 16 years of age

To complete this qualification, you should expect to undertake 15 hours of learning, with a minimum contact time, excluding breaks, of 12 hours over 2 days.

The Paediatric First Aid Course is assessed by a Practical assessment and end of course examination which is multiple choice and you must achieve at least 70% (23/33). You must pass must achieve a pass in each element in order to pass the qualification

Certification for this course is valid for 3 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course

Our course is accredited by Highfield
Why Choose Us
  • One of the UK's leading First Aid qualifications
  • Industry Leading First Aid Approved Tutors
  • First Aid Course material included
  • We’re rated 4.8/5 on Trust pilot with 000’s of reviews
  • Best price in the market
  • Meets legal and HSE requirements
Group Bookings

In house training available for more than 6 delegates, Discounts available on group bookings. Find out More