Did you know?
From September 2016, all newly qualified early years’ staff (with full and relevant level 2 or level 3 childcare qualification) must hold a current Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage, and be included in the required staff to child ratios.
This new requirement of the EYFS framework comes after government consultation and review following the tragic death of Millie Thomson, in October 2012.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course comprises of both practical and theoretical classroom work, and includes practical assessment on CPR and emergency first aid. The course has been developed by professionals working with children and infants, and will be a particular interest to teachers, child minders, creche staff, playgroup personnel, and anyone else who has a responsibility for children in their care and want to gain a nationally regulated level three qualification.
This course teaches you how to effectively deal with a variety of emergency situations that could arise in a childcare setting, including: basic life support, choking, and managing minor injuries.
This one day interactive course complies with the current guidelines and criteria by the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted.
What will you cover?
- Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first Aider
- Assessing an emergency situation
- Managing unresponsive infant and children casualties who are not breathing normally
- Managing unresponsive infant and children casualties who are breathing normally
- Choking
- Bleeding
- Shock
- Bites, stings, and minor injuries
Maybe you need something a little more indepth? Why not try the full 2-day Paediatric First Aid course instead?
Assessment & Certificate
The assessment takes place continually over the duration of the course and determines your ability to act safely, promptly, and effectively when an emergency occurs, and how to deal with a casualty. It determines your knowledge, skills and understanding of managing and treating a variety of emergency injuries and illnesses that could occur to children and infants.
Qualification Renewal
In order to re-qualify and maintain this qualification you must be assessed against all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the initial course. This is achieved by attending the same 6 hour Emergency Paediatric First Aid course.
Qualification Title
RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)
Duration
6 hours (1 day)
Maximum Attendees
12
Valid for
Three years
Need more info?
If you would like more information on the courses we can offer or how we can help your business please feel free to give us a call on 0737 549 9946 or drop us an email at contact@asb-training.com.
