Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course

Location

Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre

Dates & Times

Please call 01929 400155 for details of the next date

Prices

The individual delegate rate is £85 for this two-day course.  A group, private booking (up to 12 delegates) is £750.

The Course

The 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

Syllabus

A range of subjects is covered including:
Role of the Paediatric First Aider – Seizure – Primary survey – Choking – Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED) – Minor injuries – Wounds, bleeding and shock – Recovery position

Assessment & Certification

The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment.
A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
The qualification of Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (Level 6 in Scotland) 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 requalify for a further three years.