Paediatric First Aid (2 days)
STA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid aims to provide learners with the knowledge and practical competences required to be able to deal with a range of paediatric emergency first aid situations, as well as a range of specific injuries and illnesses. This qualification is regulated by Ofqual (England) and by Qualifications Wales (Wales).
At a glance
Location
At your workplace
Course length
2 days
Cost per person
Depends on group size and location, please call us for a quote
Prerequisites
Age 16 years or older. Must be able to perform practical demonstrations on the floor.
Validity of award
Valid for 3 years
Topics
Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
Be able to assess an emergency situation safely.
Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive child and infant who is breathing normally.
Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive child and infant who is not breathing normally.
Be able to provide first aid to a child and infant who is choking.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant who is experiencing a seizure.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant who is suffering from shock.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or infant with external bleeding.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant with minor injuries, bites and stings.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or infant with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or infant with suspected head and spinal injuries.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant with a suspected acute medical condition or sudden illness.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or infant with anaphylaxis.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant with suspected poisoning.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant with burns and scalds.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.
Know how to provide first aid to a child or infant who has sustained an electric shock.
Assessment
- Tutor assessed through practical demonstrations
- Completion of a multiple-choice theory assessment
Additional information
If you are caring for infants in the Early Years Foundation Stage (aged 0 to 5 years inclusive) it is important to note that new legislation requires all newly qualified child carers to have Paediatric First Aid training. This course meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is necessary for people who care for children in any professional setting (e.g. school reception classes, pre-schools, nurseries and child-minders).
Early Years childcare providers can choose to train their staff to hold either the full Paediatric First Aid qualification (2 day course) or the shorter Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate (1 day course). It is a legal requirement for at least one person with a valid full Paediatric First Aid qualification (2 day course) to be available at all times within a professional child care establishment. This includes cover for sickness and annual leave and to accompany children on trips or excursions.
You will perform CPR on infant, child and adult manikins. However adult CPR is not assessed or part of the qualification.
Using an AED (defibrillator) is demonstrated and candidates also have the opportunity to practice on one.
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