Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF)
This Accredited course has been professionally designed in line with minimum standards of the NICMA and EYEL.
• Meets employer’s legal obligations
• Compliant with Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines (2021)
• 3 year qualification
Childminders must meet the core training requirements in the subject areas paediatric first aid and health and safety.
Certificates do have to be renewed on a three-yearly basis to maintain validity.
Learning Outcomes
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First Aid Priorities
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Managing Incidents
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Basic Life Support – Adult, Child and Baby
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Choking
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Casualty Examination
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Unconsciousness
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Anaphylaxis
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Fractures
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Control of Bleeding and Shock
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Asthma Eye and Ear Injuries
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Burns and Scalds
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First Aid Kits
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Childhood Illnesses including Meningitis and Febrile Convulsions
Set scenarios mirror real-life situations as far as possible to enable the learner to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills.
During the practical assessment the learner will be asked set related oral questions by the trainer/assessor.
The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the course with the trainer/assessor making learners aware of when they are being assessed and what they are required to demonstrate.
A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.
Practical assessment
Written Assessment
The learner must pass a written assessment.
Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the delegate. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.
Learning Options
Face to face 12 hours
Blended 6 hours face to face & 6 hours online
Who's it for?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is designed for those who work full-time with infants and children, including:
• Childminders
• Nursery school workers
• After school clubs
• Primary school teachers
• Sports coaches
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students and minimum of 6
Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
For large groups of 6 or more please contact us as we can travel to your location.
Recording and Reporting Qualification Assessment
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration and written assessment, and a learner must pass both assessments to be awarded the qualification.
There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Candidates must be physically fit to complete the training. Please inform us of any adjustments to our training.
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