Emergency Paediatric First Aid
The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of Paediatric First Aid situations.
The FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification.
From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid.
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
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Role of the Paediatric First Aider
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Primary survey
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Choking
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Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
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Wounds, bleeding and shock
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Seizure
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Minor injuries
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Recovery position
Assessment
The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and oral questioning. A learner must successfully pass a practical assessment to achieve the qualification.
Learning Options
Face to face 6 hours
Blended 4 hours face to face & 2 hours online
Who's it for?
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies, and provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students
Students 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.
Certification
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.
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