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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Training (2 Days)
The Paediatric First Aid course will provide the theoretical and practical training of First Aid techniques specifically aimed at emergency situations involving infants (aged 0 to 1). This course is suitable for anyone working closely with infants, and children such as teachers, childcare providers, nannies, and parents.
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Our two-day HSE compliant Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course is an online training. The course provides theoretical and practical training in First Aid techniques that are specific to infants aged 0 to 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty. Learners will become familiar with the role of the paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react appropriately to an emergency.
This course is for people who care for babies and children in a professional setting, examples include; teachers, playgroup leaders, childcare providers, Au pairs, nannies, child-minders or delegates working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
Did you know that it is a legal requirement for at least one person with a Level 3 Paediatric first aid certificate to be available at all times within all professional childcare establishments.
Who is this course for?
- Individuals working closely with infants & toddlers such as teachers, babysitters etc.
- Individuals who want to be able to handle emergency first aid situations involving infants or toddlers
- Individuals who are expecting to have a baby soon
Paediatric First Aid Course Certification
On successful completion of the Paediatric First Aid course, you will receive a Highfield accredited certificate and Photo ID Card. The certificate is valid for three years and must be renewed if you wish to continue to act as a first aider in the workplace.
Areas Covered
This topic will cover the roles and responsibilities of a first aider that you need to carry out in order to minimise the risk of infection to yourself and to others while providing first aid. You will also learn when the casualty's consent is required and when it can be assumed. Moreover, you will learn who qualifies as an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment.
You will learn how to conduct a scene survey, as well as, a primary survey on an infant and a child, and summon appropriate assistance based on the outcome of that survey.
In this topic, you will learn when and how to deliver CPR and place an infant and a child in the recovery position. You will also learn how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing a seizure.
You will learn how to identify when an infant and a child is experiencing mild or severe choking and how to deliver first aid to them.
You will learn to identify the severity of external bleeding and control it.
You will learn to recognise an infant or a child who is suffering from shock and administer first aid to them.
In this topic, you will learn how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings, small cuts, grazes, bumps and bruises, small splinters and nose bleeds
You will learn to recognise suspected fractures and dislocations, sprains and strains and to administer first aid (including the application of a support sling or an elevated sling) to an infant or a child who has sustained these injuries.
You will learn to recognise and administer first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained a head or spinal injury.
You will learn how to administrator first aid to an infant or a child who has a foreign body in their eye, ear or nose.
You will learn to recognise the signs of and administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from a diabetic emergency, asthma attack, allergic reaction, meningitis and febrile convulsions.
You will learn to recognise the signs of and administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from extreme cold or heat.
You will learn to safely manage an incident involving electricity and administer first aid to an infant or a child who has suffered an electric shock.
You will learn to recognise the severity of burns and administer first aid to an infant or a child with burns and scalds
You will learn to identify the routes that poison can take to enter the body and how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is affected by sudden poisoning.
You will learn to recognise the onset of anaphylaxis in an infant or a child and how to administer first aid (including the use of an adrenaline auto-injector) to an infant or a child suffering from anaphylaxis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paediatric First Aid refers to first aid practices for treatment of children and infants. Professionals involved with childcare in different capacities such as nannies, staff members of nurseries can benefit a lot by Paediatric First Aid training. These training programs help in handling injured or sick children and infants.
Professionals required to supervise infants or children should opt for the Paediatric First Aid Level 3 course. Dealing with different types of emergencies effectively is a natural expectation from such professionals and this course will make you capable of providing effective first aid.
The law does not specify the validity of a first aid course, however, it is recommended that the training is provided every year as a refresher course.
The law does not specify an exact number. However, a risk assessment should be carried out to determine the likelihood of health emergencies. For a high-risk environment, it is recommended to have 1 first aider for every 50 employees. If there is a change in ergonomics, the risk assessment should be updated.
It is highly unlikely that legal action will be taken against a first aider given he or she was following best practice and had the right training. However, you should check with your company's insurance providers whether they cover first aiders' liability in their insurance policy.
Successful candidates will receive an e-certificate along with a Photo ID-card to carry with them while working and fulfilling the position of a Paediatric First Aider.
When you complete this program successfully, the certificate you receive will remain valid for a period of 3 years.
Paediatric First Aid training program and its teachings will be useful only for children and infants.
Yes, you can upgrade from the one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid to a two-day Paediatric First Aid, provided both are achieved within a 7-week period.
Yes, our HSE compliant certificate is nationally recognised and can be used as a part of your registration with Ofsted.
