Paediatric First Aid Course in Alness

What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Alness is a 12-hour accredited qualification designed for those who care for babies and children. The course can be completed entirely in the classroom over two days or through a blended learning approach, which combines distance learning from home with one day of in-class, practical training.

This course includes key topics such as child and infant CPR, choking, common injuries, and handling severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded a recognised certificate, valid for three years.

Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Alness?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for various professionals who work with children. This course is ideal for:

• Registered childminders
• Foster carers and nannies
• Primary and early years teachers
• Nursery and pre-school staff
• After-school and holiday club workers
• Sports coaches and activity leaders working with children

This course also provides valuable knowledge for parents and guardians who wish to confidently manage emergencies at home.

What Will You Learn in the Course?

This Paediatric First Aid training in Alness covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to emergencies involving babies and children. Over the full 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will gain the confidence to manage a wide range of situations, including:

• Resuscitation skills: performing infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and handling seizures.
• Medical conditions: managing asthma attacks, diabetes, meningitis, allergic reactions (including using an adrenaline auto-injector safely), and febrile convulsions.
• Emergency response: conducting scene surveys, performing primary and secondary assessments, and knowing when to call for help.
• Common incidents: responding to choking, bleeding, burns, bites, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, stings, and nosebleeds.
• Other risks: treating shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, along with managing poisoning, electric shock, and temperature-related emergencies.

How Is the Course Delivered?

This course is offered in two formats: a full 2-day classroom programme (approximately six to seven hours each day) or as blended learning. With the blended learning option, you will complete the online study at home before attending one practical day in class. Both delivery methods are fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS requirements and lead to the same recognised certificate.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Alness. Participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in practical first aid exercises.

How Is the Course Assessed?

To earn the qualification, learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessment methods align with Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring that the certification meets all necessary recognition requirements.

Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?

Upon successfully completing the course, learners are awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate, which is fully recognised by Ofsted and EYFS. The certificate is valid for three years, ensuring continued compliance with industry standards.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Alness

Many schools and nurseries prefer to have Paediatric First Aid training delivered directly at their premises. Our on-site option in Alness offers several benefits, helping you:

• ✓ Customise the training to address the specific risks in your environment
• ✓ Choose training dates that best fit your team's availability
• ✓ Minimise travel costs and time away from work
• ✓ Train your team together in one convenient session

Alness Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

The Paediatric First Aid training is held at a central venue in Alness town centre, providing easy access for learners whether based in the town or coming from surrounding areas. The venue is well-connected by local bus routes, with convenient parking options available for those arriving by car.

Learners frequently join us from nearby locations, including Invergordon, Evanton, Tain, Portmahomack, and Fearn. This makes the course accessible not only to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, but also to parents and guardians living in Alness and its neighbouring towns.

Other First Aid Courses in Alness

Many workplaces require more than one type of first aid training. Along with Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Alness.

Visit our First Aid Courses in Alness page to explore all available options, or check out our Paediatric First Aid course overview for additional nationwide details.

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