Paediatric First Aid

Our 2-day,  Paediatric First Aid FAA Level 3 Award course is perfect for those who work with children and babies – particularly those who are teachers, childminders, nursery workers, playground assistants and school personnel. 

This level 3 qualification will provide delegates with the knowledge and confidence to attend any first aid situation within a childcare setting. It is FAA (First Aid Awards Ltd) regulated by OFQUAL, provided by NUCO Training and is to the highest first aid training level available. 

This 2-day course offers a variety of emergency first aid situations and teaches how to respond to an emergency involving children.

This 2-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted. 

***This course can be done as part of a blended learning qualification with Blended First Aid. Delegates will need to complete 1 day Face to Face practical training and 6 hours E-Learning***

The Paediatric First Aid Training course covers the following:

  • Responsibilities and Reporting 
  • Assessing a Situation 
  • CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
  • Unconscious Casualty 
  • Choking 
  • Head Injuries 
  • Fainting 
  • Diabetes
  • Seizures (Including Febrile Convulsions)
  • Foreign Bodies 
  • Bleeding and Shock
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Eye Injuries 
  • Fractures
  • Heat and Cold
  • Asthma 
  • Sickle Cell Anaemia and Meningitis 
  • Burns 
 
CPR being performed on a baby resuscitation dummy

Assessment and Qualifications:

Continuous observation with practical and theoretical assessments throughout. 

A multiple-choice question paper at the end of the two days assessing the delegate’s knowledge. 

On completion of the course assessments delegates will be awarded an FAA certificate valid for 3 years and regulated by OFQUAL. This qualification is in line with the guidelines and criteria for EYFS and Ofsted. 

Cost: £825 for up to 12 delegates

£775 for the blended first aid qualification

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Additional Information

Delegate Numbers:

There is a maximum of 12 delegates per course to meet the requirements for the qualification. 

Duration: The course is held over 2 days of 12 hours minimum. 

Apparatus used:

We use Laerdal Anne dolls – adult, child and baby, AEDs, bandages, Auto Injectors, slings, face sheilds, First Aid kits, plasters, tweezers, choking vests, gloves, manikin wipes, blankets, floor mats, ice packs.

Infection control:

We have put in place extensive measures to ensure that our clients will be safe during our training and that together we stop the spread.

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Requalification:

To re-qualify complete the above 2-day course every 3 years. 

Refresher:

A refresher session is recommended annually.

Breaks:

Each day there are two 15-minute breaks and an hour lunch break. 

Lunch is not provided, but there are teas and coffees provided throughout the day.

 

For Paediatric First Aid Training near you, get in contact. We deliver throughout the South East of the UK, so book in to find our nearest location and available date.

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