This Level 3 Regulated Course schools you on the essential parts of Paediatric First Aid.
This qualification is recognised by UCAS, which means you can claim 8 tariff points for successfully completing this training and that will contribute to your UCAS application if you are applying for a course with one of Britain’s universities from September 2023.
This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to become a paediatric first aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry and registering as a childminder or working in a childcare setting.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that first aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Topics within this course are regarded by the Early Years Foundation Stage as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.
This qualification meets the requirements for Paediatric First Aid outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Each learner who completes this course will be awarded UCAS points that will contribute to their progression into higher education. UCAS tariff points translate qualifications and grades into a numerical value which is then used by higher education course providers to assess whether learners have met their entry requirements. While universities will have their own entry requirements, this new points system gives learners the opportunity to generate more UCAS points to support their progression into university.
All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements and it is the latest version laid down by the Awarding Organisations.
Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 14.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
This course gives learners the opportunity to gain a formally recognised regulated qualification. If you require funding, a regulated qualification is often required. Phone us and we can advise if needed. If you choose our course leading to a regulated qualification, there are additional assessment criteria to be undertaken with an instructor and a small extra certification charge.
- Parents
- Families
- Nannies (ensure that you do not actually require the full 2 days or blended Paediatric First Aid course)
- Au Pairs (ensure that you do not actually require the full 2 days or blended Paediatric First Aid course)
- Childminders (ensure that you do not actually require the full 2 days or blended Paediatric First Aid course)
- Child care workers
This course comes with 10.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
Course Aims and Learning Outcomes: Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Unit 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
- 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
- 1.3 Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid
2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
- 2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child
- 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
3. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive
- 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using an infant and a child manikin
- 3.3 Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position
- 3.4 Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position
- 3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for and infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position
- 3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure
4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking
- 4.1 Identify when choking is: Mild or Severe
- 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking
5. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
- 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child
- 5.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
- 6.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock
- 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
7. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
- 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid for: Bites Stings Small cuts Grazes Bumps and bruises Small splinters Nosebleeds
