Paediatric First Aid

Is this for you?

This course is for people working with young children and those working towards an early years educator qualification. This includes:

people working in day nurseries
people working in private nursery schools
people working in pre-schools
people working in before and after school clubs for children in the early years age group
childminders
carers of children at home.

How long is this course?

This course is a 2-day course with times of 09:00-16:30.

What is covered during this course?

This course will cover the following:

Allergic reaction
Asthma
Bites and stings
Bone, joint and muscle injuries
Burns and scalds
Child and baby resuscitation (CPR)
Childhood conditions
Choking baby
Choking child
Communication and casualty care
Eye injuries
Foreign objects
Head injuries
Heat and cold extremes
Low blood sugar
Managing an emergency
Meningitis
Minor and severe bleeding
Poisons and what to do if someone has been poisoned
Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
Seizures
Shock
Spinal injuries
Unresponsive baby
Unresponsive child

How will I be assessed?

You will have continuous assessment from the trainer/assessor running the course with a written and practical exam.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes!

On successful completion of this course, you will receive your own ALS Med Ltd. 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