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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid inc. Childhood Illnesses

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies on a professional level. 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.


Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage
This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Role of the Paediatric First Aider

  • Primary Survey

  • Resuscitation (CPR incl. safe use of AED)

  • Wounds, bleeding and shock

  • Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis

  • Head, neck and back injuries

  • Seizure

  • Choking

  • Minor injuries

  • Recovery position

  • Fractures

  • Foreign bodies

  • Diabetic emergencies

  • Asthma

  • Meningitis 

  • Febrile convulsions

  • Extreme cold and heat

  • Electrical incidents

 

Additional module to include common Childhood illnesses and how to recognise the signs and symptoms.

 

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 15 hours, with at least 12 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom over a minimum of 2 days plus independent pre and post course study. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 6-week period with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours.

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment.


A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments 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

£ 120.00 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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