Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Service Description

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for: • Those who have gained a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with the EYFS requirements. • Anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, guardians, grandparents. Successful candidates will be equipped with the skills needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations. What’s covered: The roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider Assessing an emergency situation Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child Recovery Position CPR and defibrillation Choking Minor Injuries Bites and Stings Seizures Bleeding and shock Course duration: 1 day classroom Assessment: Practical assessments and multiple-choice questions