Paediatric First Aid

Service Description

The Paediatric First Aid course is a two-day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and first aid skills specifically for children and infants (babies) – because their first aid needs differ from those of adults. A blended learning version of the course is also available. The Paediatric First Aid course is for anyone over 16 that has contact or works with, children and infants (babies). After completing an RLSS UK PFA course, candidates receive a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification. A range of subjects are covered within the Paediatric First Aid course, including: - Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider - How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock - How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively - How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction - How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a head, a neck, and a back injury - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears, and nose - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock - How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung The RLSS UK Paediatric First Aid course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work. There is a practical assessment on CPR and first aid, and all assessment criteria must be met to pass the Paediatric First Aid course. Candidates must be a minimum of 16-years-old at the time of taking the Paediatric First Aid assessment, and no prior first aid knowledge is required.