Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work Course
First Response Learning & Qualsafe Awards Ofqual Level 3 - 12 Hour Paediatric Course
This course is for Child care personnel working with babies and children; schools; nurseries; childminders; crèches; parents; grandparents; carers; babysitters.
No prior learning or experience required for this course.
Delivery
Experienced professional tutors with an active professional interest in First Aid training who are constantly updating their skills and knowledge to keep abreast of current best practice.
Timings are 12 hours training time plus an hour for breaks and can be adjusted to the clients needs over 2, 3 or 4 days. Scheduled courses are run over 2 days.
Unit 1 – Emergency Paediatric First Aid
0900–0915
Assembly and introductions
0915–1015
Role and responsibilities of paediatric first aider:Role, responsibilities, definition of an infant and a child, infection control, consent, completing accident forms/reports, first aid and personal protection equipment
1015–1045
Incident and casualty assessment: Scene survey, primary survey, calling for help/information needed
1045–1100
Break
1100–1245
CPR: An infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
1245–1315
Lunch
1315–1345
Unconscious casualty: An infant and a child who is breathing normally: Recovery position Management of a seizure PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
1345–1410
Choking casualty: Recognition and treatment PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
1410–1430
Anaphylaxis: Recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis
1430–1445
Shock: Recognition and treatment of shock in an infant and a child
1445–1455
Break
1455–1550
External bleeding: Types and treatment of bleeding PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT Minor injuries:Small cuts, grazes, bumps and bruises, small splinters and nosebleeds
1550–1620
Multiple choice question paper/written assessment
1620–1630
Course evaluation and closure
Unit 2 – Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies
0900–0910
Assembly, introductions and review
0910–0925
Bites and stings: Complications and treatment
0925–0930
Eye, ear and nose conditions: Recognition and treatment
0930–1045
Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains: Recognition and treatment, support and elevation slings PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
1045–1100
Break
1100–1200
Head and spinal injuries: Types, recognition, treatment and Manual Inline Stabilisation (MILS) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
1200–1245
Chronic medical conditions or sudden illness: Recognition and management (continued after lunch)
Sickle cell syndrome (10 mins), diabetes (30 mins), asthma (40 mins), meningitis (10 mins) and febrile convulsions
(10 mins)
1245–1315
Lunch
1315–1410
Chronic medical conditions or sudden illness: Recognition and management (continued)
1410–1435
Body temperature: Extremes of heat and cold recognition and management (hypo and hyperthermia)
1435–1445
Electric shock: Dangers and management
1445–1515
Burns and scalds: Types, recognition and management
1515–1525
Break
1525–1540
Poisonous substances: Types, recognition and treatment
1540–1625
Multiple choice question paper/written assessment
1625–1635
Course evaluation and closure
Package
Interactive hands on practical training with multi media for conditions and illnesses
CPR training manikins adult, child & baby sized
Easy to follow individual course booklet and wallet CPR Card
A Recognised certificate valid for 3 years; Record of Achievement; Wallet Certificate; First Response Learning CPR CARD & First Aid BOOK.
Cost
Course fees please free phone 0800 999 0100.
Revalidation
To renew please book another 12 Hour Paediatric course within 3 year period of your certification phone 0800 999 0100.
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