Duration
1 day
Location
Nationwide
Introduction
This Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies, and provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents.
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.
The FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification. From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid.
*Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Course Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:
- Role of the Paediatric First Aider
- Primary survey
- Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Seizure
- Choking
- minor injuries
- Recovery position
Assessment & Certification
The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment.
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
The learner will need to complete the full course again to re-qualify for a further three years.
Course Summary:
- 1 day training course
- Course available nationwide
- Suitable for those caring for infants
- Led by specialist course leaders
- Practical and written assessments
- FAA Level 3 qualification (valid 3yrs)
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