Courses
Emergency First Aid at work level 3
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.
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.
2 days
A minimum of 12 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider
• Seizure
• Diabetic emergencies
• Primary survey
• Choking • Asthma
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
• Minor injuries
• Meningitis
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Recovery position
• Febrile convulsions
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
• Fractures
• Extreme cold and heat
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Foreign bodies
• Electrical incidents
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
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.
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
Duration
2 days
A minimum of 12 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.
Syllabus
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider
• Seizure
• Diabetic emergencies
• Primary survey
• Choking • Asthma
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
• Minor injuries
• Meningitis
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Recovery position
• Febrile convulsions
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
• Fractures
• Extreme cold and heat
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Foreign bodies
• Electrical incidents
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Certification
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.
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.