Paediatric First Aid - Enhanced

Course Code:        PFAE
Course Duration:    2 Days (12 hours)

Course Overview

This course is in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and meets the needs of Ofsted. It is suitable for; Childminders, Nursery and School staff (dealing with Foundation Stage) and anybody who deals with children and wants a more in-depth course. This short course is delivered at your venue, by a paediatric specialist and includes both theory and practical sessions.

Outline programme

The required EYFS syllabus includes:

  • First Aid Priorities
  • Managing Incidents
  • Basic Life Support-Adult, Child & Baby
  • Choking
  • Casualty Examination
  • Unconsciousness
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Fractures
  • Control of Bleeding & Shock
  • Asthma
  • Eye & Ear Injuries
  • Burns and Scalds
  • First Aid Kits
  • Childhood Illnesses including Meningitis & Febrile Convulsions
  • Regulations
  • Recording and Reporting

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.