This course is fully funded for eligible candidates
Accidental injuries are the most common cause of death in children over one year of age and can result in permanent disability and disfigurement.
Accidental injuries are the most common cause of death in children over one year of age and can result in permanent disability and disfigurement. Because most accidents are preventable knowing what to do if an accident occurs can save a life.
Paediatric First Aid is for those people working in nurseries, schools and child-care settings, but of course it will also be useful for anyone who has responsibility for caring for infants or children.
By developing the knowledge, skills and understanding required to deal with a range of paediatric illnesses and injuries you can help to keep the infants and/or children in your care safe and well.
The national standards for first aid in childcare settings state that ‘at least one person who has a current paediatric first-aid certificate must be on the premises at all times when children are present’. In addition, at least one person with a current paediatric first-aid certificate must accompany every outing.
This qualification is composed of two units:
Unit 1 Paediatric Emergency First Aid.
The learner will know:
It also provides the opportunity to practise the skills that the candidate would need to give first aid to an infant or child who might be:
Unit 2 – Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury.
The learner will know:
It also provides the candidate the opportunity to practise the skills they would need to administer first aid to an infant or child who:
2 days.
It is strongly recommended that candidates should be requalified every 3 years.
Multiple choice examination.
