Can you help?
Would you know what to do in an emergency?
Would you be prepared to help?
Are you prepared if an accident happens?
Would you know what to do in an emergency?

Level 3 – Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Our 1 day course Level 3 in Emergency Paediatric First Aid.

Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of first aid? Having a good understanding of emergency paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the safety of children and it could mean the difference between life and death.

We are also able to offer blended learning on selected courses, to help minimise the time spent in the classroom. Please enquire for further details.

Who's it for?

The Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for:
  •  Those who have gained a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with the EYFS requirements.
  •  Anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, guardians, grandparents or those who have an involvement with infants and children and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

What will I learn?

The roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
  • Recovery Position CPR and defibrillation
  • Choking
  • Minor Injuries
  • Bites and Stings
  • Seizures
  • External Bleeding
  • Hypovolemic shock

What's involved during the course?

The training day focuses on a set of core emergency paediatric lifesaving skills, that can be applied across any environment. On the day there are four practical assessments with one written assessment, your trainer will demonstrate these with hands on practical sessions. Candidates will also learn about their responsibilities as a paediatric first aider. What to do when at the scene, what information to give to the emergency services and how to report after an accident.

What will I get out of the training?

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid  provides you with a certificate at the end of your training, to gain this qualification you need to meet the required level for each of the practical and written assessments. The certificate you gain is valid for three years and meets government guidelines. On completion you will have the confidence to deal with an accident or sudden illness, whether it be at work, home or at leisure.

Course Duration?

The course lasts a full day and can be started at any time suitable to your needs, this includes evenings and weekends.

Price?

Our 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work course please contact us for a price, discounts are available for group bookings on open courses. For Company bookings please contact us for more information. The Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training course can be held at your own premises. Please note we do not recommend training in groups larger than 12 people. We cover the whole of the Home Counties.