Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training Course
Course Duration
6 Hours (1 Day)
Course Overview
This qualification is designed for learners with professional responsibility for the care of children and babies. The course provides the knowledge and practical competence to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.
Who Is This Course For?
Childminders
Nursery staff
Teaching assistants
Nannies and au pairs
Anyone with professional childcare responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
Meets the requirements stated in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Assessment Method
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration with no formal grading – learners either pass or are referred. Scenarios recreate real-life situations to enable learners to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills. Learners will also be asked related oral questions by the trainer/assessor during the assessment.
Certification
On successful completion, delegates receive the Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
Certificate Validity
3 years from the date of achievement.
Physical Requirements
Due to the practical nature of the assessment, learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment independently, with the casualty on the floor. This includes demonstrating effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.