Paediatric First Aid

Service Description

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for: • Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 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 EYFS requirements. • Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early year’s providers in England to have at least one person who has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also consider the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly. Successful candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations. What’s covered: The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider Assessing an emergency situation Recovery Position CPR and defibrillation Choking Head, neck and back injuries Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions Meningitis Asthma Seizures and Febrile Convulsions Diabetic Emergencies Poisoning Burns and scalds Electric Shock External Bleeding and shock Eye, ear and nose conditions Bites and stings Extremes of temperatures Note: The Paediatric First Aid content aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) syllabus Course duration: 2 days classroom or blended – one day online and one classroom Assessment: Practical assessments and multiple-choice questions