Description
What does the course cover?
Topics include the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. The qualification also covers how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is choking or suffering from Hypovolemic shock and how to treat minor injuries.
Course Content
The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively
- How to provide first aid for an infant or a child who:
- is unresponsive
- is in shock
- is wounded and bleeding
- is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and/or cold
- has a suspected fracture or dislocation
- has a head, neck or back injury
- has an airway obstruction
- has conditions effecting the eyes, ears or nose
- has a chronic medical condition or sudden illness
- has sustained an electric shock
- has burns or scalds
- has been poisoned
- has been bitten or stung
Who is Eligible
This course is for people working with or looking after young children and infants, including teachers, playgroup leaders, childcare providers, au pairs, nannies and child-minders, it is also the ideal course for delegates that are working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a Paediatric First Aid certificate which is valid for a period of three years.
Course Duration
The course duration is 2 days.