This course includes the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. The qualification also covers how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is choking or suffering from hypovolaemic shock and how to treat minor injuries.
Course details
£108 (per individual) / £700 (per group - up to 12)
Programme Description
Topics include:
• The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider
• Assessing an emergency situation safely
• CPR and AED
• Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
• Putting a casualty in the recovery position
• Dealing with shock, bleeds, bites, stings and minor injuries
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to gain the knowledge and skills required to enable them to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. It is intended for learners such as parents and relatives, pre-school or nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders and nannies, au pairs and foster parents, or anyone who has to deliver first aid as part of their role in either childcare settings or a domestic environment.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)