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Paediatric First Aid - 2 Days
This course is essential for those delegates who look after younger children in a nursery, childminding setting, playgroup, etc., and is a requirement of OFSTED.  It is also a requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework,  that Primary Schools have at least 2 Paediatric First Aiders on site at all times. 

This course can be undertaken on a stand-alone basis, or as an additional qualification to the four-day
First Aid at Work course, as infants and children are not usually covered during this course. The qualified First Aider(s) will benefit from the support provided by this person.

This qualification can also be used to provide evidence for those who are working towards an NVQ in Child Care and Education.

Certificates are vaild for three years.
The course covers the following subjects:

Incident Management; including first aid kits and incident reports

Control of Bleeding

Burns and Scalds

Hypothermia and Heat Exhaustion/Dehydration

Sprains, Strains, Fractures and Dislocations

Seizures; Febrile, Absence and Epileptic

Shock

Asthma

Choking; Infant, Child and Adult

Allergic Reactions

Diabetic Emergencies

Sickle Cell Anaemia

Head Injuries

Objects in the Eye, Ear and Nose

Poisons, Bites and Stings

Treatment of the Unconscious Casualty; Infant, Child and Adult

Resuscitation; Infant, Child and Adult

Sudden Serious Illnesses; including Mumps, Measles, Croup and Meningitis
First Aid Kit
Child having dressing applied to bleeding arm
Infant Resuscitation Manikin
Assessment of the course is on a continuous basis throughout the two days, by the Trainer.
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