Paediatric First Aid Training Colchester, Essex

First Aid Training Colchester - Clover Training

Paediatric First Aid Course - Sure Start Approved

The Paediatric First Aid course is designed to train individuals to provide immediate first aid care for infants and children. This course also includes adult essential skills in basic life support as they differ from the skills of the infant and child. This course meets the first aid requirements of Ofsted for the Early Years Foundation Stage standards, the National Childminding Association, the Pre-School Learning Alliance, and the Department for Children, Schools and Families Surestart guidelines for Paediatric First Aid. This course will provide first aid skills necessary to manage an infant or child that is not breathing normally, is unconscious, bleeding or is ill or injured prior to the arrival of the emergency services. The Paediatric First Aid course which includes adult basic life support skills also meets the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace. This course also meets the first aid requirements of the Department for Children, Schools and Families for First Aid in Schools. The course is delivered over a minimum of 2 days (12 contact hours).

COURSE SPECIFICATION:

Intended Participant:	Professional Child Carers and Parents
Max Student Instructor Ratio:	12:1
Course Duration:	12 Hours
Assessment:	Knowledge and skills assessment
Certificate Expiry:	3 years from date of completion

Course Topics

Introduction

Principles of First Aid

Good Practice

Infants and Children

Chain Of Survival Emergency Management Procedure Care Cycle™

Scene Safety

Scene Survey Exposure Protection Risk to Rescuer Barrier Devices

Basic Life Support

Primary Survey and Reassessment Clearing the Airway Recovery Position CPR Infant, Child and Adult Alternative Ventilation Procedures Introduction to AED’s Choking Infant, Child and Adult

Life Threatening Conditions

Severe Bleeding Shock Management

Secondary Survey

Patient History Taking Chief Complaint Signs and Symptoms Past Medical History Physical Assessment Head to Toe Survey

First Aid Topics

Breathing Problems Circulatory Problems Environmental Problems Nervous System Problems Other Medical Problems Other Injuries

First Aid Health and Safety

First Aid Kit Accident Reporting

Student Materials Includes:

Skills Guide Emergency Reference GuideSuccessful Completion Card Plan & Guidance Card Wall CertificateCourse Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form

Hands-on Skill Practice

Students will practice the skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course.

Course Duration

12 hours

Assessment

Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills. There is also a summative assessment of knowledge and skills at the end of this course.

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