Paediatric First Aid

RECOMMENDED FOR:

A one-day course in emergency first aid specially developed for those who are working with children and babies. This course is externally accredited, setting this course apart from many others available.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

A popular course of particular interest to childminders, crèche assistants, playgroup staff and anyone responsible for youth organisations. The aim of the course is to provide delegates with sound knowledge and understanding of first aid procedures when working with children and babies.

COURSE CONTENT:

• First Aid in the workplace
• Responsibilities of the Appointed Person
• Action in an emergency
• Primary assessment
• Secondary assessment
• Breathing and circulation
• Principles of resuscitation
• Airway obstruction
• Disorders of circulation
• Bleeding
• Additional subjects

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

There are no pre-course requirements for this paediatric first aid training.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A statement of medical fitness must be signed prior to starting the course. A reasonable level of fitness will be required to complete the practical element of this course.

COURSE INFORMATION:

• Valid for 3 years
• Duration of the training course is 1 day
• Qualsafe certificate available upon request according to the client’s requirements