Paediatric First Aid
Level 3/6 : 2-Day Training Course
This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.
RQF Level 3 Award
Qualification title:
FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Code: 603/0911/8
Unit 1 title: Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Unit code: K/615/4246
Unit 2 title: Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies
Unit code: M/615/4247
SCQF Level 6 Award
Qualification title:
Award in Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6
Code: R596 04
Unit 1 title:
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Unit code: UM80 04
Unit 1 title:
Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies
Unit code: UM81 04
Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage
This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the
Duration
Total qualification Time (TQT) is 15 hours, with at least 12 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom over a minimum of 2 days plus independant pre and post course study. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 6-week period with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider
• Primary survey
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Seizure
• Choking
• Minor injuries
• Recovery position
• Fractures
• Foreign bodies
• Diabetic emergencies
• Asthma
• Meningitis
• Febrile convulsions
• Extreme cold and heat
• Electrical incidents
Age limit
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.
Assessment information
The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and oral questioning.
A learner must successfully pass a practical assessment to achieve the qualification.
There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
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