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Full Paediatric First Aid Training Course OFSTED

Childcare First Aid Teaching to help prevent injury or harm. OFSTED approved.

is a 2-day full paediatric training course designed for nannies and carers of preschool and early school age children.

Paediatric First Aid training course description

Duration:

12 hours

Form of classes:

Face-to-Face only or via blended learning

HSE Recognised Certification:

Yes

OFSTED recognised certificate:

Yes

Certificate Validity:

3 years

Organisation:

  • during the week

  • on weekends

Paediatric first aid course prices:

  • Face-to Face: £179 per person, or from £67 per person for groups.

  • Blended learning: £149 per person, or from £55 per person for groups.

Paediatric First Aid training course (PFA course)

The Paediatric First Aid training course covers a wide range of topics, including assessing emergency situations, providing basic resuscitation techniques, treating common injuries and illnesses, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Additionally, the first aid training provides participants with an understanding of the importance of prevention and risk management in childcare. Participants will also gain knowledge on how to use first aid equipment properly. Those who complete the Paediatric First Aid course will receive an OFSTED-recognized certificate valid for three years.

Compared to the Emergency Paediatric First Aid training course (1 day), the Paediatric First Aid course provides a more comprehensive coverage of additional emergency situations (compare course content). More time is also allocated for practical training.

This is an essential first aid course for anyone who works with children under 8 years old.

Learning Objectives

  • CPR Adults (over 8 years of age)

  • CPR child and baby (under 8 years of age)

  • Unconscious child

  • Recovery position

  • Automated External Defibrillator Adult, child and baby

  • Bleeding and hypovolemic shock

  • Burns and scalds

  • Seizures

  • Chocking 

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Amputation

  • Asthma

  • Broken bones

  • Difficulty breathing 

  • Electric shock

  • Eye injuries

  • Head injuries

  • Heat stroke and heat exhaustion

  • nosebleed

  • Poisoning

  • Sepsis

  • Smoke inhalation

  • Spinal injury

  • Sprains and strains

  • Diabeties 

After the PFA course you will know how to assess the situation and provide the necessary help.

  • You are walking in the park when you hear shouting and see a child floating in the pond. You quickly rush over and assess the situation - the child is in danger of drowning. Someone has already taken the child out of the water, but people around don't know what to do, looking to you for guidance.

  • You are at the preschool when a young child is brought by their parents. During the day, the child's temperature starts to rise, and the parents do not answer their phone. The child also has a strange rash all over their body.

  • You are at the park when you hear a loud scream. You quickly rush over to see a young boy grasping his leg in pain. You quickly assess the situation and see that the boy has broken his leg.

and many, many more

Safeguarding Children Through Prevention and First Aid Education

According to WHO (World Health Organization (read more) 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.

Why is first aid training for children so important?

To reduce the number of deaths and disabilities among children aged 5 to 14, it is important that all parents and carers receive appropriate first aid training. A first aid course for children is a great way to equip them with knowledge and skills that can save lives. The children's first aid course provides all the information needed to provide effective first aid in the event of an accident or other threat to the health and life of a child. After completing the course, participants receive a first aid course certificate.

Employer Responsibilities for First Aid courses

paediatric first aid course - employer responsibility

Employers have a responsibility to provide immediate attention to employees who become ill or injured at work, which can be achieved by ensuring that their workplace has adequate first aid arrangements in place. As part of this process, employers should assess their first aid needs, taking into account the specific risks present in their workplace and the size of their workforce. In some cases, it may be necessary for employers to provide first aid courses to ensure that their appointed person has the necessary skills to respond to emergencies effectively.

 

Following the assessment, employers must ensure that they provide a suitably stocked first-aid kit and appoint a person to take charge of first-aid arrangements. It is also essential to provide all employees with information on the first-aid arrangements, including details of the appointed person, the location of the first-aid kit, and any first aid courses that may be available to them.

 

For more detailed guidance on first aid at work, employers can refer to the HSE website.​

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