Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Is this for you?

This course is for people working with and caring for babies and young children, but also for those who may be required to perform first aid to adults as well.

This course is designed to supplement paediatric first aid provision and will not meet the Ofsted Early Years and Childcare Registration requirements. These requirements specify that at least one person who has a current full paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings.

Childminders, and any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period, must hold a current full paediatric first aid certificate.

How long is this course?

This is a 1-day course and times of this course typically run from 09:00 to 17:00.

What is covered in this course?

This course provides basic life-saving first aid skills and the knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations, covering:

Adult CPR
Burns and scalds
Choking adult
Communication and casualty care
Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory-based)
Defibrillator pad placement (theory-based)
Minor and severe bleeding
Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
Seizures
Shock
Unresponsive adult
Anaphylaxis
Bleeding
Child and baby resuscitation (CPR)
Choking child or baby
Communication and casualty care
Fainting
Managing a situation
Role of the First Aider
Seizures
Shock
Unresponsive child or baby

How will I be assessed?

You will have continuous assessment from the trainer/assessor running the course. There will also be a short written assessment and practical exam which is a pass/fail/defer basis.

Do I get a certificate

Yes!

On successful completion of this course, you will receive your own ALS Med Ltd. Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate which is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

You will also receive a First Aider pin badge and CPR Faceshield keyring.

Questions?

Don't hesitate to contact our First Aid Training Team at firstaidtraining@med-als.com