Paediatric First Aid Course
Duration
Two days
Introduction
This paediatric first aid course meets the requirements of the Early Years foundation stage statutory framework.
The course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, au pairs and playgroup leaders, looking after young children.
It meets Ofsted requirements for registered child minders and nannies under the Approved Carers Scheme. It can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Paediatric First Aid Course is for people working with younger children – those up to eight years old – or working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
The Paediatric First Aid Course is taught from our campus in Longbridge, which is easily accessible by several key transport routes, including; Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick, Sutton Coldfield, Stratford Upon Avon and Solihull.
Content
- Contents of a First Aid kit
- Action planning
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation
- Choking
- Asthma and diabetic emergencies
- Head injuries
- Seizures
- Bleeding
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Poisoning, bites and stings
- Foreign objects
- Childhood conditions (e.g. measles, meningitis and croup)
COURSE OUTCOMES
The course covers techniques of how to deal with accidents and emergencies involving young children.
There are pre-requisites for this accredited qualification.
Functional Skills
Functional Skills are a compulsory part of all Sixth Form Centre courses. Students set targets to improve their skills and gain qualifications, in English, Maths and/or IT. The Functional Skills and levels taken are based on initial assessment and previous GCSE results. There is a particular emphasis on skills required for the Paediatric First Aid course. Students build up a folder of evidence from their vocational work and may be required to sit one or more tests.
Assessment
Continuous assessment by trainer.
Qualification Gained
All successful candidates will receive a level 2 HSE approved certificate valid for 3 years.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal requirements.
COST
£80 per delegate which includes Paediatric First Aid course certificate (lasts for 3 years)
There is no fee remission on short courses and workshops.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
If you have a learning difficulty, disability or medical condition that means that you may require additional learning support during your studies, please ensure that you discuss this with the Assessment & Support Manager before enrolling on a course. It is essential that this is discussed at the earliest possible opportunity to ensure that the college has the resources available to meet your support needs. Please contact the Assessment & Support Manager on 0121 477 1300 for further guidance.
For Further Information
If you're interested in studying Paediatric First Aid Course, enquiries for this course should be made to the Business Development Team.
Please contact Michael Chambers on 0121 477 1419 or 0770 304 4843 or email michael.chambers@bournville.ac.uk
Reference
(BD048) 08/12
