Pediatric First Aid Course (PFA)

Brief Overview:

The overall aim of the Pediatric First Aid course is to provide the people who look after children including teachers and playgroup leaders with sufficient knowledge and skills to competently and confidently deal with a first aid emergency involving children. This course satisfies OFSTED/DfES & Sure-Start requirements for those working in care settings for the under 8's and can also be used as evidence towards some NVQ elements of E2, E3 and C2.3.

We are able to deliver the courses in-house on days and at times which suit you including evenings and weekends

Learning Outcomes:

Provide the student with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deal with a First Aid emergency involving children

Course content

• Using a First Aid kit

• Simple record keeping

• Resuscitation (Child & Infant)

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is Choking

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is a diabetic

• Administer first aid to a casualty who has a bite / sting

• Administer first aid to a casualty who has an head injury

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering Asthma

• Administer first aid to a casualty who has been Poisoned

• Administer first aid to a casualty who has a sprains / strain

• Administer basic first aid to a casualty who has a fractures

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from anaphylaxis

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)

• Recognise and provide basic first aid for childhood conditions (e.g. measles, meningitis, croup)

• Administer first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds)

Delivery Method:

Didactic, PowerPoint (including video clips), Group Work (buzz groups and practical scenarios).

Target Audience:

A person who works with children and is nominated as the Emergency first aid person or who provides support to qualified First Aiders in the workplace.

Course location:

Delivered In House all training venues must comply with the HSE requirements (Training venues can be arranged, phone for details)

Length:

Initial PFA - 12 hours (2 days minimum)

Frequency:

Every 3 years

Any associated award:

An HSE-approved certificate valid for three years issued on completion of assessment.

Assessment method:

Continuous assessment during the course (we can provide a skills-based final assessment if the student is working towards a Childminding NVQ qualification).

Training Pack

Included in the course cost is a Comprehensive student pack & workbook.

Course Cost:

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