Paediatric First Aid at Work Level 3 – 2 Day Course
Comprehensive First Aid for Children & Infants
The Paediatric First Aid at Work Level 3 – 2 Day Course has been developed for people who work with children and infants. It is particularly suitable for teachers, childminders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else responsible for the welfare of children while they are in their care.
The course is ideal for individuals who want to develop comprehensive paediatric first aid knowledge while gaining a nationally regulated Level 3 Award.
This two-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria set out by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted. Learners must attend both days and successfully complete both units of accreditation to achieve the qualification.
What You'll Learn
The course covers a comprehensive range of paediatric first aid situations, providing learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond to illnesses, injuries and emergencies involving children and infants.
- Responsibilities and reporting
- Resuscitation
- Assessment of the situation
- Fainting
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Choking
- Head injuries
- Diabetes
- Infantile convulsions
- Foreign bodies
- Control of bleeding
- Anaphylaxis
- Eye injuries
- Fractures
- Heat and cold
- Asthma
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Meningitis
- Burns
- Shock
Assessment, Certification & Course Delivery
Assessment takes place throughout the course, with the instructor assessing each learner's practical skills. Learners will also complete a multiple-choice question paper to demonstrate their knowledge.
A maximum of 12 learners can attend the course and participants must be at least 16 years of age. Certification is available to learners subject to successful assessment.
PTE Skills can deliver the course at your premises, subject to a pre-course assessment. This can help organisations reduce the additional costs associated with travelling and time away from the workplace. Training can be arranged at a time and date to suit your requirements, with corporate rate discounts available where multiple courses are required.
- Course Duration: 2 Days
- Qualification: Level 3 Award
- Course Structure: Units 1 & 2
- Maximum Group Size: 12 Learners
- Minimum Age: 16 Years
- Assessment: Practical & Multiple Choice
- EYFS & Ofsted: Meets Guidelines & Criteria
- On-Site Training: Available
