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.
Paediatric First Aid
The Paediatric First Aid course comprises of both practical work and theoretical classroom work, and includes practical assessment on CPR and 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 two day interactive course complies with the current guidelines and criteria by the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted.
What will you cover?
Unit 1: Paediatric Emergency First Aid
- 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
Unit 2: Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
- Injuries to Bones, Muscles and Joints
- Suspected head and spinal injuries
- Foreign body and eye injuries
- Acute medical conditions and sudden illness
- Extremes of body temperature
- Electric shock
- Burns and scalds
- Suspected poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
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 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 for both units. This is achieved by attending the same 12 hour Paediatric First Aid course.
Qualification Title
RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Duration
12 hours (two days)
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.