Paediatric First Aid Training First aid covers a multitude of skill sets and responses to many medical situations.
Its primary aim, is to provide immediate medical care and treatment that will either resolve the situation. (In less serious ‘everyday’ cases) or provide an essential short-term emergency stop-gap until professional medical assistance is in place.
The aim of this Paediatric First Aid Training online course is to equip you with the theoretical knowledge. Skills and confidence you need to deal with paediatric first aid situations.
It covers all of the key topics including: emergency planning, assessing a situation, basic Life Support, CPR, shock, fractures, bleeding and a range of other minor illness and injuries.
Early Years Foundation Stage Training Building Strong Foundations for Early Years Education
Statutory guidance Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
Please note that having a theoretical knowledge on its own is not enough to be considered competent in paediatric first aid and practical demonstration in some areas is required.
Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
Planning and Preparation
Essential First Aid Knowledge and Skills
Basic Life Support
Fractures and Head Injuries
Shock, Bleeding, and Dressing Wounds
Specific Medical Conditions
Minor Injuries
First Aid Documentation and First Aid Kits
Ensuring the health and wellbeing of children and infants is paramount in paediatric first aid situations. This course emphasises the importance of prompt and appropriate responses to medical emergencies to safeguard the well-being of young individuals.
Participants must achieve a pass percentage of 70% for each module to receive certification, approved by CPD & IIRSM