QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid Course (RQF)

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, illnesses, injuries and emergencies which can arise when looking after children.

This two day Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Training course meets the national standards for First Aid in childcare settings, which state that ‘at least one person who has a current Paediatric First-Aid Certificate must be on the premises at all times when children are present’. Additionally, at least one person with a current Paediatric First-Aid Certificate must accompany every outing. The Practice Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets out the First Aid Training requirements for Ofsted-regulated child-care settings. This guidance includes details of the course content and the duration of the First Aid training.

Course Content:

• Assessing an emergency situation
• Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
• CPR
• Choking
• Meningitis
• Head and spinal injuries
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma and more.

Assessment: 6 x Practical assessments, 2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers) and continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course.

Qualification: 3 Year