Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

First Aid Courses

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid.

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Overview

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is designed for those responsible for the care of infants and children, including nursery staff, childminders, teachers, sports coaches and childcare professionals. The qualification meets the first aid requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Duration: 2 day course

Course Content / Structure

  • Responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
  • Assessing emergency situations
  • Infant and child CPR
  • Management of unconscious casualties
  • Choking emergencies
  • Seizures and febrile convulsions
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Meningitis awareness
  • Head injuries
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Bleeding and shock
  • Burns and scalds
  • Poisoning
  • Eye, ear and nose injuries
  • Childhood illnesses and medical emergencies

Entry Requirements

  • Learners must be at least 14 years old.
  • No previous qualification is required.
  • Learners must be able to undertake practical assessments involving infant and child CPR.

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