Early Years Paediatric First Aid

This early years foundation stage compliant paediatric first aid course is a 12-hour course which covers the Early Years Foundation Stage criteria for childminders. This course gives candidates the knowledge and ability to deal with emergency first aid situations particularly whilst dealing with children. At the end of the course, each candidate will receive a certificate of satisfactory completion.

Who needs paediatric first aid?

This two day early years foundation stage compliant paediatric first aid course is ideal for parents, childcare providers and those who come into contact with children. This training course is popular with schools, colleges, nurseries, local authority (early years) and childcare protection and community organisations such as Surestart and Action for Children.

Training Programme

  • Assessment of the scene
  • Prioritisation of casualties
  • Assessment of casualties
  • Resuscitation and choking
  • Recovery position
  • Causes and treatment of unconsciousness
  • Bleeding and wounds
  • Typical childhood illnesses
  • Bleeds and burns
  • Planning for first aid emergencies
  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Responding to the emergency needs of children
  • Age appropriate resuscitation procedures
  • Recognising and dealing with shock
  • Recognising and responding to anaphylactic shock
  • Recognising and responding to electric shock
  • Responding to suspected fractures
  • Responding to head, neck and back injuries
  • Recognising cases of poisoning
  • Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses
  • Responding appropriately to bites and stings
  • Responding to the effects of extreme heat and cold
  • Responding appropriately to febrile convulsions
  • Recognising meningitis and other serious illnesses

Martin Maddra

Training Organiser
and First Aid Trainer
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2 Days
Awarded
Each candidate will receive a certificate of satisfactory completion
Assessment
Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course
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