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 – Paediatric First Aid

Our 2 day course Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid.

Would you know what to do if a child in your care needed first aid? The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early year’s providers in England to have at least one person who has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also take into account the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly.

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 Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for:
  • Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early year’s setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.
  • Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.
  • Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

What will I learn?

The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider Assessing an emergency situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
  • Recovery Position
  • CPR and defibrillation
  • Choking
  • Head, neck and back injuries
  • Fractures
  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
  • Meningitis
  • Asthma
  • Febrile Convulsions
  • Seizures
  • Diabetic
  • Emergencies
  • Poisoning
  • Burns and scalds
  • Electric Shock
  • External Bleeding
  • Hypovolemic Shock
  • Eye, ear and nose conditions
  • Bites and stings
  • Minor Injuries
  • Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures

What's involved during the course?

The training focuses on a set of core emergency lifesaving skills, that can be applied across any environment. On each day there will be tutorial and practical assessments, your trainer will demonstrate each area and then you will be hands on demonstrating your understanding, on the final day you will also have a written assessment. Candidates will learn about their responsibilities as a 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 Paediatric First Aid Course 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. This certificate is valid for three years and meets government guidelines. On completion you will have the confidence to deal with a paediatric accident or sudden illness, whether it be at work, home or at leisure.

Course Duration?

The course lasts 2 full days and can be started at any time suitable to your needs, this includes weekends as well. A blended course option is available on this course, please enquire for more information.

Price?

Our 2-day Paediatric First Aid 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 at Work course 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.