Paediatric First Aid (2 day)
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Aims
To train participants in Paediatric First Aid
Objectives
• How to respond in an emergency
• Be able to carry out CPR
• Importance of the recovery position
• Treat major and minor conditions
Target Audience
This course is ideal for anyone who requires a knowledge of Paediatric First Aid, it enables participants to respond to children emergencies.
Course Content
• Priorities and principles of Paediatric First Aid
• CPR- 2015 UK guidelines
• Recovery position
• Use of a defibrillator
• Legal duties
• Wounds and bleeding
• Dealing with head injuries
• Bandaging
• Top to toe survey
• Use of first aid box
• Anaphylaxis
• Common Childhood illnesses
• Fits and epilepsy
• Use of epi pen
• Respiration problems
• Your role in an emergency
• Revision
• CQC Assessment
• Evaluations and endings
Course Mapping
This course has been mapped to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Part 3), the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (Part 4), and the CQC Guidance for providers on meeting the regulations. It also complies with Regulation 12 Safe Care and Treatment and Regulation 18 Staffing of the CQC fundamental standards are met.
Course Type
This course is delivered on site, at the client’s premises or nominated venue.
Summary & Booking
The Paediatric First Aid (12 hr) award meets the requirements of Ofsted and is therefore suitable for teachers to complete their registrations and those who work in children’s services. It follows the latest guidelines from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to give people peace of mind when looking after young children.
it allows participants to achieve a basic competency in Paediatric First Aid and is assessed by the tutor on the day, to the current UK resuscitation council guidelines 2015. Candidates will have a Paediatric First Aid at work certificate that is valid for 3 years.