Paediatric First Aid
About this course
Designed to engage learners working in early years settings, education, childcare or sports where responsibility for the health and safety of infants and children is required. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of first aid tailored to children and infants.
Duration: 2 days
Description: Focused on babies and young children, this course is suitable for parents, nursery workers or carers. Includes choking, CPR, allergic reactions and more.
Assessment: Practical skills test and written knowledge check.
What you will learn
- Assessing an emergency involving a baby or child and keeping everyone safe
- CPR for infants and children, and the recovery position
- Helping a baby or child who is choking, bleeding or in shock
- Recognising and responding to allergic reactions, asthma, seizures, meningitis, fever and head injuries
- Dealing with burns, scalds, fractures, bites, stings and poisoning
Who it is for
The course is designed for people who look after babies and young children, including nursery and early years staff, childminders, teaching assistants, sports coaches, parents and grandparents. Early years providers in England need staff with a paediatric first aid certificate, which should be renewed every three years.
Course details
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Level
- Level 3
- Accredited
- Yes — awarded by QNUK
- Price
- Price on application
Book or ask a question
To book a place or ask about dates, contact South Cumbria Skills Exchange or fill in the application form. You can also see what is coming up on the courses page.
