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Paediatric & Early Years First Aid

The Paediatric and Early Years course is designed for parents, carers and people who are working or intend to work in the childcare sector. This course has been designed to meet with the requirements of OFSTED for Early Years First Aid Provision. Additionally the course meets with the recommendations of the First Aid Regulations issued by the Health & Safety Executive for the ‘Appointed Person’.

Course Details

Course Duration: 2 Days
Qualification Period: 3 Years
Assessment Process: Continuous instructor assessment
Course Material: Reference manual, certificate included

If you would like a course at your premises for 4 people or more, please request a quotation. 

Course Overview

Paediatric and Early Years First Aid includes resuscitation skills for Adults, Infants and Children.  Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:

  • The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs.

  • The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious casualty.

  • The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

  • The ability to safely and promptly treat a casualty who is bleeding.

  • Recognition of common childhood complaints and illnesses and appropriate care.

  • Developing an effective emergency plan for when emergencies occur.

  • The keeping of simple records following an accident in the workplace/care setting.

Paediatric and Early Years First Aid follows a syllabus laid down by First Aid Industry Body and utilises the following training methods:

  • Multimedia Presentations and video to convey essential information.

  • Lots of hands on practice in small groups monitored by the instructor.

  • Continual positive encouragement from approved Instructors with a normal maximum group size of 12.

  • An excellent, full colour student manual to use during the course and keep as a future reference on first aid.

  • Up-to-date information presented in a relaxed learning environment.

  • The opportunity to complete a course evaluation and register online with the First Aid Cornwall website to activate automatic qualification expiry reminders and signup for industry related updates.

Successful candidates will be awarded a full colour A4 certificate accredited by The First Aid Industry Body.

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