Emergency Paediatric First Aid training course
Rapid Response Paediatric First Aid training
Emergency Paediatric First Aid training course is a one-day first aid training for school teachers, childminders, childcare workers, parents, and establishments not registered with OFSTED. The course is recognized throughout the United Kingdom.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course description
Duration:
6 hours
Form of classes:
Face-to-Face only
HSE Recognised Certification:
Yes
OFSTED recognised certificate:
Yes
Certificate Validity:
3 years
Organisation:
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during the week
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on weekends
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2 days for 3 hours in the evenings
​ (30% more expensive option)
Emergency Paediatric First Aid course prices:
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Face-to Face: £99 per person, or from £42 per person for groups.
Learning Objectives
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CPR Adults (over 8 years of age)
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CPR child and baby (under 8 years of age)
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Unconscious child
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Recovery position
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Automated External Defibrillator Adult, child and baby
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Bleeding and hypovolemic shock
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Burns and scalds
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Seizures
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Chocking
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Anaphylaxis
Emergency Paediatric First Aid training (EPFA course)
Emergency Paediatric First Aid training (EPFA course) is a comprehensive first aid training designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide first aid to children and infants in emergency situations. It is essential for those who temporarily provide care for children, such as cultural animators, museum guides, child carers at events, and other similar professions, to be able to act quickly and effectively under pressure.
During this course, participants will learn how to respond to a range of medical emergencies, including CPR for children and babies, recovery position, automated external defibrillator for children and babies, bleeding and hypovolaemic shock, burns and scalds, seizures, choking, and anaphylaxis.
Participants will gain the confidence to provide effective first aid in an emergency situation and ensure the best possible care for the child. Furthermore, they will be taught how to assess the situation, provide appropriate care, and be made aware of the duties of a first aider, all with the aim of acquiring the necessary skills to keep the casualty alive until the arrival of the emergency services.
After the EPFA course you will know how to assess the situation and provide the necessary help.
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You are in the supermarket and see a mother carrying her child up the stairs. Suddenly, the child slips out of her arms and falls down the stairs. You quickly rush over and assess the situation - the child is unresponsive and not moving.
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You are at the playground and observe a child playing on the swings. Suddenly, another child swings too forcefully and the swing strikes the first child in the forehead, resulting in a deep gash.
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In the kitchen of the preschool, a child runs in and grabs the edge of a pot filled with boiling water, spilling it onto their chest.
and many, many more
Safeguarding Children Through Prevention and First Aid Education
According to WHO (World Health Organization) children aged 5 to 14 years are at a crucial stage of development, and the mortality patterns of this age group reflect their underlying risk profiles. Injuries, such as road traffic injuries and drowning, are among the most common causes of death in those under 5 years of age and they are also a major cause of disability in this age group.
An estimated 869 000 children between the ages of 5 and 14 died in 2020, representing a mortality rate of 7 per 1000 children. This rate is lower than that of children under 5 years old. In the last 30 years, the mortality rate of older children (5-9 years) has decreased by 60%, with an annual rate of reduction of 3.1%. Similarly, the mortality rate of young adolescents (10-14 years) has gone down from 10 deaths per 1000 children aged 10 to 3 deaths per 1000, with an annual rate of reduction of 1.9%. This is a remarkable improvement, showing that the efforts to reduce mortality in this age group are paying off. This progress highlights the importance of first aid education to improve the chances of survival in emergency situations.
Employer Responsibilities for First Aid courses for children
Employers have a responsibility to provide immediate attention to employees who become ill or injured at work, as well as to ensure first aid for children in case of emergency situations. To do this, they must assess the first-aid needs of their business, taking into account the workplace, workforce and any potential health and safety risks. Depending on the outcome of the assessment, employers must provide a suitably stocked first-aid kit, an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements for both adults and children, and information for all employees giving details of first-aid arrangements.
You can find more information on the HSE website.​