QNUK LEVEL 3 AWARD IN PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID (RQF)

This is a regulated 12 hour course that satisfies the guidelines and criteria laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted. It is perfectly suited interest to teachers, child minders, creche & nursery staff and playgroup personnel.


Content

The course will help you to administer first aid to a baby or child in your setting or at home and will cover the following topics.

  1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
  2. Be able to assess an incident.
  3. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive.
  4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is choking.
  5. Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding.
  6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock.
  7. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries.
  8. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
  9. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries.
  10. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose.
  11. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.
  12. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.
  13. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning.
  14. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis.

To download the learner guide for this course then please click here.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by summative practical assessments by the tutor throughout the course and a short multi choice question paper.

Accreditation

This will be through QNUK who are an Awarding Organisation (AO) regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland.

Certification

Successful completion of the course leads to a QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF), which is valid for three years.

Course Dates & Costs

These courses are run on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can give you a completive price.