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Paediatric First Aid - 2 Days

This 2 day Paediatric First Aid qualification provides the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with a range of emergencies involving children. On completion, candidates will be able to recognise and manage childhood medical conditions, as well as being able to provide emergency treatment until the arrival of the emergency medical services.

 

This course is available as an open course or group booking. Group booking information and fees are further down this page

Important Notice:

If you are working in a regulated role (for example, with children or vulnerable adults), you must supply a copy of your PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) certificate to us prior to attending the course. This requirement applies to all open courses.

⚠️ Please note: If we do not receive a copy of your PVG before the course starts, you will not be able to attend the course.

Course Information

Course Content

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

  • the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider

  • acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

  • managing an unresponsive casualty and the recovery position

  • cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

  • choking

  • bleeding

  • shock

  • minor injuries

  • safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Information 

Certification STA Certificate of Training (valid for 3 years)

Course Length  12 hours (2 days)

Delivery Model   Face-to-face delivery 

Maximum Participants   12 (8 if using Training for Care's venue)

Course Information

Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies

  • fractures

  • Injuries e.g. head, neck, eye etc.

  • understanding acute medical conditions or sudden illness e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma

  • electric shocks

  • burns and scalds

  • anaphylaxis

Course Fee

  • £1040 for up to 8 participants

  • £130 per additional participant up to a maximum of 12

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