Emergency Paediatric First Aid

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Course Length:
6 Hours
Max Learners:
12
Certificate Validity:
3 Years
Price for this course
Price for Groups at Your Location:
£495.00 + VAT
Price for Individuals at AML:
£100.00 + VAT
This course is currently not available as a blended course
Course Description
This 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course covers key first aid skills needed when dealing with children. It equips learners with the skills and confidence to deal with paediatric first aid emergencies.
If they do not hold one of these paediatric first aid qualifications, they cannot be counted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) staff-to-child ratios.
Please note: All early years providers must have at least one staff member per location, available at all times, who has completed the 2-day paediatric first aid qualification.
In addition to being suitable for childcare settings, this course is also ideal for parents or family members who wish to learn the basics of paediatric first aid.
Course Content
- CPR and the use of defibrillators (AEDs) on children and babies
- Choking in children and babies
- Recovery Position
- Management of Seizures
- Incident Reporting
- Bleeding
- Minor Injuries
- First Aid Kit contents

Availability
- On-site courses (training for groups at your venue)
- Open courses (courses available at our training venues)

Delivery Method
- Face to Face (1 day in the classroom)

Assessments
- Practical assessments are observed and recorded by the Trainer throughout the course.
Pre-requisites
- Learners must be able to perform practical tasks at floor level.
- We recommend that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent. However, we acknowledge and embrace Viva-Voce (Verbal Assessments) for learners who may require additional support during assessment.
- If you believe changes may be needed to the course or its assessment due to a disability, please inform us as soon as possible, or at least two weeks before the start date. In most cases, this will provide us with sufficient time to assess your requirements and implement any necessary adjustments.
Certification
Upon completion of this course, learners will receive a Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Included in the Price
- Industry-leading training (6 hours).
- e-Certificate on successful completion.
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