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Paediatric First Aid - PFA

Level 3 (VTQ)

12hrs/2 days

This course meets the requirements set by Ofsted, EYFS, CSSIW and SureStart for people needing a 2 day/12 hours first aid course for Infant and child care. This course would suit Childminders, Teachers, Nursery Workers, Au pairs, Nannies or even parents who wish to learn Paediatric First Aid. The duration of the course is 12hrs and can be covered over 2 days. Alternatively there is an option to carry out The Blended Paediatric First Aid Course. The Blended option cuts the classroom time down to 1 day/6 hours. Before the classroom session, the online part is to be completed by watching a series of videos and answering questions to ensure the skills are understood (please enquire for more details). The certificates for both versions is valid for 3 years and to renew you need to attend the course again after the 3 years. The class size is a maximum of 12 participants. Once completed, you will receive a PDF certificate, optional video refreshers and a reminder of when the certificate is due to be renewed.

Course Content: 

  • About First Aid

  • Fears of First Aid

  • Initial Assessment

  • First Aid and Children

  • Recovery Position

  • Infant Recovery Position

  • The Heart

  • AED Machines

  • Adult CPR

  • Child CPR

  • Infant CPR

  • Adult/Child Choking

  • Infant Choking

  • Bleeding

  • Minor Injury Treatment

  • Bites and Stings

  • Types of Shock

  • Spinal Injury

  • Strains and Sprains

  • Dislocations and Fractures

  • Burns and Scalds

  • Head Injuries

  • Eye Injuries

  • Poisoning

  • Temperature Related Illness

  • Electrical

  • Illness Assessment

  • Asthma

  • Anaphylactic Shock

  • Diabetes

  • Epilepsy

  • Fainting

  • Sickle Cell

  • Meningitis

  • Febrile Convulsions

  • Croup

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