Paediatric First Aid Course

Paediatric First Aid (2 Day)

About This Course

This course is ideal for people who work with children and infants under the age of 8 years. It is of particular interest to nursery and primary school teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for the welfare of children whilst in your care.

This two-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted.

No previous First Aid experience is necessary. Certificates are valid for 3 years. Minimum twelve contact hours with practical and theoretical activities.

What You Will Learn

Responsibilities & reporting

Assessment of the situation

Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

Infantile convulsions

Control of bleeding and shock

Resusitation and Safe Use of an AED

Head Injuries

Diabetes

Foreign Bodies

Anaphylaxia

Heat and cold

Fainting

Choking

Fractures

Meningitis

Burns

Asthma

Eye Injuries

Sickle cell anaemia