Highfield’s Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Our Paediatric First Aid course (PFA) is designed for people who care for babies and children in any setting. This could be a Nanny, Child-minder, Nursery worker, Pre-school worker, Teacher, or simply a parent or grandparent wanting to gain the skills needed to be prepared in any first aid situation.

To arrange your Paediatric First Aid course course add you email address below or contact our team directly at info@ncltraining.co.uk

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Description

Our Paediatric First Aid course (PFA) is designed for people who care for babies and children in any setting. This could be a Nanny, Child-minder, Nursery worker, Pre-school worker, Teacher, or simply a parent or grandparent wanting to gain the skills needed to be prepared in any first aid situation.

Paediatric first aid refers to the emergency care provided to infants and children who are injured or become ill. It covers a range of situations, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions, and emphasizes the unique needs of young patients.

Topics include:

  • Administering First Aid to an unconscious baby or child (Breathing and Non-Breathing)
  • Providing effective CPR and understand how to operate an AED
  • Dealing with a Choking baby and child
  • Administering First Aid for Shock
  • Dealing with a child who suffers from Anaphylaxis
  • Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds, Head Injuries, Burns and Scalds

Course Content

The course will help you to deal with accidents and emergencies involving babies and children (up to the age of 18 years), through theory sessions and practical demonstrations.

Your training will cover:

  • Maintaining first aid kits which meets your workplace requirements
  • Dealing with a range of accidents
  • Administering First Aid to an unconscious baby or child (Breathing and Non-Breathing)
  • Providing effective CPR and understand how to operate an AED
  • Dealing with a Choking baby and child
  • Administering First Aid for Shock
  • Dealing with a child who suffers from Anaphylaxis
  • Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds, Head Injuries, Burns and Scalds
  • Recognising Sickness and Fever
  • Administering First Aid for Fractures, Sprains and Strains
  • Providing First Aid for Head, Chest and Spinal Injuries
  • Dealing with Asthma, Hyperventilation, Diabetic Emergencies and Febrile Convulsions
  • Recognising Poisoning, Bites and Stings
  • Recognising early signs of childhood illnesses, including Meningitis, Measles and Croup
  • Dealing with many other common childhood Illnesses and Injuries

Who Should Attend?

Our Paediatric First Aid Qualification is perfect for anyone who works or cares for babies and children. Whether you are working in a registered setting or are a parent or grandparent.

Key areas include infant and child CPR, managing choking, treating burns and wounds, and responding to common childhood illnesses and allergic reactions.

This comprehensive course meets the requirements of the EYFS statutory framework, ensuring you are fully prepared to handle various situations with confidence.

Additional Info

This course offers lots of hands-on practical training opportunities. You will develop your skills using Resuscitation mannequins, choking vests, Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Auto injectors. This is an interactive training session offering the perfect learning environment for first timers and experienced first aiders alike.