Aims & objectives
This 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course covers the practical skills required to save the life of an infant or child during the event of an emergency. The aim of this course is to provide these persons with a sound knowledge and understanding of Emergency First Aid procedures when working with children and babies.
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course is recognised by Ofsted for Early Years (EYFS) and meets Childcare Registration requirements.
Who should attend?
This 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course is suitable for newly qualified level two or three early years childcare staff, child minders, nursery & school staff and anybody who deals with children and infants.
If you don't need first aid training for work reasons but would like to learn first aid for babies and children, then this 1-day Course is perfect for new and expectant parents, grandparents and carers.
Please note
In line with EYFS and Childcare Register requirements, at least one person who has a current full paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings.
Childminders, and any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period of time, must hold a current full paediatric first aid certificate.
Details of the 2- day(12-hour) full paediatric first aid course are available.
Course content
| AED Awareness Child & Infant CPR Causes of Unconsciousness Childhood Ailments Choking Falls & Head Injuries Recovery Position Febrile Convulsions/Seizures Wounds & Bleeding |
Learning outcomes
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
- Assess an emergency situation, and prioritise what action to take
- Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
- Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
- Help a baby or child who is having a seizure
- Help a baby or child who is choking
- Help a baby or child who is bleeding
- Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock)
Assessment & certification
Practical skills are assessed by continuous observation by the trainer and there is a written assessment paper to check knowledge/understanding.
On successful completion of the course and assessment a certificate will be issued valid for 3 years.
Cost of training
The cost of training is £75.00 + VAT per person.
Cost of training for a block booking (maximum 12 candidates per course):
At our Rochdale centre – £750.00 + VAT per course
On your premises – £775.00 + VAT per course
To book a place or check the next available dates, please use the form below. Alternatively, you can call us on 01706 648855 or email samantha@rohs.co.uk.