Paediatric First Aid

Course Code:          PFAS
Course Duration:    1 Day
Target Audience:     Nannies wishing to join the Voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register (OCR)

Course Overview

This short course is suitable for anyone working with children, including; Au Pairs, Babysitters, Parents and anybody working within child-care environments. The course is delivered by paediatric specialists offering both theory and practical sessions throughout the day.

Outline programme

The OCR required syllabus includes the following subjects:

  • First Aid Priorities
  • Dealing with an Emergency
  • Choking – Child and Baby
  • Resuscitation (CPR) – Child and Baby
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Bleeding and Shock
  • Burns & Scalds
  • Eye & Ear injuries
  • Fractures
  • Childhood illnesses including Meningitis and Febrile Convulsions

Course materials

Each student will receive:

  • Full joining Instructions
  • Paediatric First Aid training Manual
  • Access to the student forum where you can review pre-course material, complete quizzes and finally download your certificate for safe keeping.
  • Updates on changes issued by the Resuscitation Council UK
  • Annual reminder for training

Assessment

You will be assessed on your knowledge by completion of a 20 question multiple-choice paper at the end of the course. Don’t worry as sample questions will be given throughout the day!

Certification

You will receive a certificate valid for 3 years on successful completion of the course. Please remember to keep it in a safe place; you may need to produce it at an interview as proof of achievement.

Progression

After the course you should be applying your knowledge, your trainer will provide feedback to your workplace if applicable. Please remember to adopt the principles gained and ensure you remain current with any changes in guidelines as advised.

Availability

The next available courses are as follows:

Date: 10/08, 07/09, 05/10, 02/11, 01/12

Location: Poole. Dorset