LEVEL 3 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID : 2 DAY COURSE, UNITS 1 & 2
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.
It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants, who wish to gain a nationally regulated Level 3 Award.
This two-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted. In order to obtain this qualification, you must attend both days and complete the two units of accreditation.
SYLLABUS
A range of subjects are covered including:
Responsibilities and reporting
Resuscitation
Assessment of the situation
Fainting
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Choking
Head injuries
Diabetes
Infantile convulsions
Foreign bodies
Control of bleeding
Anaphylaxia
Eye injuries
Fractures
Heat and Cold
Asthma
Sickle cell anaemia
Meningitis
Burns
Shock
Certification
Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor during the day, along with a multiple choice assessment at the end of of the course. A three year Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
