Blended 2 day Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
OFQUAL RQF training course (PFA)
Description
This blended Level 3 OFQUAL regulated RQF Paediatric First Aid training course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, nursery workers, nannies, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care.
This Paediatric First Aid training course is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants in a group or one to one setting. The topics covered in this 2 days Paediatric First Aid course are in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK).
New legislation from the Department of Education requires all newly qualified level two and three child carers to have either an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first aid certificate. This 2 days PFA course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by OFSTED for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Department of Education has updated it's guidance for First Aid in schools, early years and further education on 14 February 2022 which can be found by clicking here.
To view the EYFS September 2021 guidance please click here.
Duration
This Paediatric First Aid training course is taught for 12 hours over 2 days and consists of online e-learning modules, theoretical and practical sessions. The learner undertakes 6 hours of online e-learning in their own time followed by a 6 hours face to face session over 1 day to undertake practicals and assessments. This blended PFA training course must be completed within a 6-week period. The class ratio for this qualification is a maximum of 12 learners to 1 Trainer/Assessor.
Course content
The learners will cover the following topics during their e-learning time which will take approximately 6 hours:
- What is paediatric first aid?
- Legislation
- Responsibilities
- Action in an emergency
- Seizures
- Foreign objects
- Bites and stings
- Eye injuries
- Chronic medical conditions and illnesses
- Effects of heat and cold
- Minor burns and scalds
- Severe and specialised burns
- Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
They will then move on to the classroom, where they will cover the following topics and assessments over approximately 6 hours:
- Primary survey
- Secondary assessment
- Resuscitation and defibrillation
- Disorders of respiration (choking)
- Wounds, bleeding, and shock
- Bones, joints, and muscle injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
Cost
Please contact MEDISAFE TRAINING today on 0121 769 2827 for a very competitive unbeatable quote. The course price includes course handouts and e-certificates.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor. This qualification is assessed through the completion of online e-learning modules, written assessments, practical demonstration and oral questioning.
Certification
An OFQUAL regulated RQF Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course certificate lasting three years will be issued subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate.
Important Information
Please note that delegates must be at least 18 years of age and be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.
It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need: For example, assistance could be given with reading or writing.
Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation: For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.
If the course organiser has any concern about an attending learner they should contact MEDISAFE TRAINING to discuss before the learner attends the course.
Delegates should have good English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete the assessments.
Please also note that ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.
- The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.
- Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.
- Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.
