2 day Paediatric First Aid training course (PFA)

Description

This 2 days in house 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 PFA 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 theoretical and practical sessions. This 12 hours PFA course can also be spread over a maximum of 6 weeks, ensuring that each session is a minimum of 2 hours (subject to extra cost).

Course content

Day 1

Roles and Responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider
Legislation
First Aid box and contents
The Accident Record form
Action in an emergency
Infection control
Primary survey
Secondary assessment
Recovery Position
Resuscitation and CPR

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use training

Epilepsy
Airway obstruction and Choking
Wounds and Bleeding control
Shock and Fainting
Bumps and Bruises
Minor Cuts and Grazes.
Nose Bleeds
Bites and stings

Day 2

Bones and joints injuries
Ligament and muscle injuries
Dislocations
Head and spinal injuries
Foreign body and eye injuries
Chronic medical conditions and illnesses
Sickle Cell
Diabetes
Asthma
Meningitis
Electric shock incidents
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Anaphylaxis

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. There will be a short quiz at the end of each day of the course which includes multiple choice and short answer questions.

Certification

A HSE compliant certificate of course completion from MEDISAFE TRAINING lasting three years will be emailed within 48 hours to the lead person subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate. Hard copy certificates can be provided at additional cost per certificate.

OFQUAL Accredited and Regulated RQF Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course with certificates can also be arranged at an additional cost but this must be made known to us at the time of the booking and prior to the commencement of the training course.

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.