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Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid  

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies and provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents.


The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of Paediatric First Aid situations.


The FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification. From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid.

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COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Role of the Paediatric First Aider

  • Seizure

  • Primary survey

  • Choking

  • Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)

  • Minor injuries

  • Wounds, bleeding and shock

  • Recovery position

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

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Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands and learners must be able to demonstrate their skills as in a real-life situation. An example of this would be to demonstrate CPR on a manikin at floor level.


It is recommended that learners should hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

COURSE DURATION

Total qualification Time (TQT) is 7 hours, with at least 6 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom, plus some pre-course study.

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

TThe qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and oral questioning.


A learner must successfully pass a practical assessment to achieve the qualification.
There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.

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NUMBERS

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age with a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

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CERTIFICATION

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.


The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

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COST

£ 90.00 per learner.

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We are also able to deliver this course at your premises for a minimum of 6 learners, please contact us for a price.

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