Paediatric First Aid Course Level 3

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one person who has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also take into account the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly.

Who Should Attend

Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements. Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a  current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.

Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills. Successful candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

Course Content

• The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider   
• Assessing an emergency situation     
• Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
• Recovery Position   
• CPR and defibrillation   
• Choking   
• Head, neck and back injuries     
• Fractures   
• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions     
• Meningitis   
• Asthma   
• Febrile Convulsions   
• Seizures   
• Diabetic Emergencies   
• Poisoning   
• Burns and scales   
• Electric Shock   
• External Bleeding   
• Hypovolaemic Shock   
• Eye, ear and nose conditions   
• Bites and stings   
• Minor Injuries   
• Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures

Certification

Assessment is ongoing by the instructor with respect to the student’s practical ability, along with a multiple-choice question paper. A three-year certificate will be issued, subject to assessment.