Paediatric First Aid
12 Hour Course
The Paediatric First Aid (12 Hour) course is an accredited course providing certified training, meeting the requirements of OFSTED as well as the requirements outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage set out by the Department of Education.
We are able to deliver this course in-house at your place of work either as two full days of practical learning or as a blended learning programme consisting of 6 hours of practical, face-to-face learning alongside a 6 hour online learning module.
We also offer the blended learning programme on our open courses.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those working full time with infants and children, as well as those working towards an early years educator qualification. This includes:
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Nursery school workers
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Pre-school workers
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Primary school teachers
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Childminders
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After-school club workers
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Sports Coaches
What does this course include?
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Checking for signs of breathing
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Injury assessment
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Recovery position
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Infant and child resuscitation (CPR)
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How to use a Defibrillator
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Choking infant and child
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Wounds and bleeds
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Shock
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Seizures
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Burns and scalds
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Allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
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Childhood illnesses
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First aid kits and hygiene techniques
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Foreign bodies in eyes/ears/nose
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Managing fractures
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Head, neck and back injuries