LEVEL 3 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
Qualification: Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Qualification number: 610/0760/2
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to become a paediatric first aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children.
This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry and it meets the requirements for paediatric first aid outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Assessment: Practical demonstration and multiple-choice exam
Duration: 2 days
Instructor: Jill Robertson
SKILLS PREREQUISITES
- Be able to communicate and command effectively in written and spoken English
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Casual clothing (Jeans, t-shirt, polo, comfortable footwear)
TOPICS COVERED
- The roles and responsibilities of a first-aider
- Assessing an emergency situation safely
- CPR and AED
- Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
- Dealing with shock, scolds, bleeds, bites, stings and minor injuries
- Providing first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis
- Dealing with casualties with fractures, and spinal or head injuries