Our 2 day course will enable students to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations when looking after children.
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At Immerse Training we pride ourselves on offering First Aid and Pre-Hospital Care Training that meets your specific needs. All our courses meet the requirements of the relevant awarding body. On top of that, we are more than happy to create bespoke elements that tailor each programme to suit your first aid or care responsibilities.
Qualification Information
This qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
The Resuscitation Council (UK)
Skills for Health Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications
Course Content
Following this course students will be able to
Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
Be able to administer first aid to an infant and a child with head, neck or back injury.
Assess an emergency situation safely.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose.
Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally.
Understand how to administer emergency first aid to an infant and a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.
Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold.
Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is choking.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock.
Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds.
Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with bites, stings and minor injuries.
Understand how to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis.
Who should attend?
This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide first aid to children (including babies) when dealing with:
An emergency situation.
Chronic or sudden paediatric illness.
Paediatric injury.
Pre-requisites
Students must be at least 16 years old on the first day of training.
Assessment and Certifications
Assessment of this course is continuous and also includes 2 theory/multiple choice question papers.
Successful students will receive an Immerse Training Certificate, which is valid for three years. This certificate will be issued by Qualsafe, the awarding body for Immerse Training.
Additional Information
Completion of the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid at Work includes 2 credits at Level 2 of the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF).
Paediatric First Aid Courses
First Aid courses for individuals and workplaces who provide care to or work with children and young people. Our paediatric courses are fully accredited, registered and meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and OFSTED guidelines. From 1 day Emergency Paediatric First Aid to day Paediatric First Aid courses. We specialise in on-site courses at your workplace, tailored to the specific risks associated with your business.
All courses can be delivered at our training centre in Poole, Dorset or we can deliver on-site across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire and the South of England.