COURSE OVERVIEW:

The FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is designed for those with a professional responsibility for the care of children and babies, providing the knowledge and practical competence to deal with a range of paediatric first aid emergencies. This 6-hour qualification meets the requirements stated in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and is regulated by Ofqual and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). Learners who complete this course can progress to the full FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid to gain the complete two-unit qualification.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
• Differentiate between first aid treatment for an infant and a child
• Assess emergency situations safely and conduct scene and primary surveys
• Provide CPR and use the recovery position for both infants and children
• Manage choking, external bleeding and shock in infants and children
• Recognise and respond to seizures in infants and children
• Treat minor injuries including bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bumps, bruises and nosebleeds

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KEY TOPICS COVERED:

1. Role and Responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider
2. Assessing an Emergency Situation
3. CPR and Recovery Position for Infants and Children
4. Managing Choking in Infants and Children
5. External Bleeding and Shock
6. Seizures in Infants and Children
7. Minor Injuries including Bites, Stings and Nosebleeds

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COURSE CURRICULUM:

UNIT 1 Emergency Paediatric First Aid Objective: Equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond to life-threatening first aid emergencies involving infants and children.

Role and Responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider Minimising the risk of infection to yourself and others The difference between an infant and a child for first aid purposes

Assessing an Emergency How to conduct a scene survey How to conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child When and how to summon appropriate assistance

Unresponsive Casualties When and how to administer CPR on an infant and a child Placing an infant and a child into the recovery position and monitoring breathing Recognising and responding to a seizure in an infant or a child

Choking, Bleeding and Shock Recognising and managing a choking infant and child Identifying and treating life-threatening external bleeding in infants and children Recognising and responding to shock in an infant or child

Minor Injuries First aid for bites, stings, small cuts, grazes, bumps, bruises, splinters and nosebleeds in infants and children