Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid

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 A two day course comprising units 1 and 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, creche assistants, playgroup personnel and anybody else who has or may have responsibility for the welfare of young children. 

The award is a nationally regulated level 3 award and meets the requirements and criteria laid down by the early years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted.

In order to obtain this qualification participants must attend both days and complete the two units of accreditation. 

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. 

The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years 

A wide range of subjects are covered including but not limited to:

Responsibilities and Reporting

Prioritising treatment - assessment of the situation

Unresponsive casualty, resuscitation.

Bony injuries - fractures,

Burns and scalds,

Head injuries,

Hypo/Hyperthermia, ,

Diabetes, Asthma, Sickle Cell anaemia, Meningitis.

Shock,  Anaphylaxis, Choking, Fainting.

Minor injuries, bites and stings, poisoning

Infantile convulsions.

Heart Attack and Angina

Control of Bleeding

Sprains and strains.

Foreign Bodies