- Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
- Being able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Being able to provide first aid for an infant/child who are unresponsive
- Using an AED on a child
- Being able to provide first aid for an infant/child who are choking
- Being able to provide first aid to an infant/child with external bleeding
- Knowing how to provide first aid to an infant/child who is suffering from shock
- Knowing how to provide first aid to an infant/child with bites, stings and minor injuries
- Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies
- Being able to administer first aid to an infant/child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Being able to provide first aid to an infant/child with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Knowing how to provide first aid to an infant/child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
- Knowing how to provide first aid to an infant/child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.
- Knowing how to provide first aid to an infant/child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.
- Knowing how to provide first aid to an infant/child who has sustained an electric shock
- Knowing how to administer first aid to an infant/child with burns or scalds
- Knowing how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning
- Being able to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis
Key information
- A maximum of 12 participants can be accommodated on the course to ensure quality of teaching.
- This course will require each participant to complete a health declaration form due to the practical elements to this course.
- Each learner will receive a workbook which they will complete throughout the duration of the course.
- Each person will need to complete a theory and practical assessments to pass the course.
- Successful participation of the full course and all assessments will result in certifications which is valid for 3 years.
Course duration: 2 days (14 hours) each days is inclusive of two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break (please note lunch is not provided).
Course cost: £200 per person, payment due at time of booking.
