Paediatric First Aid
Course Overview
The aim of this course is to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, skills and confidence you need to deal with paediatric first aid situations. It covers all of the key topics including: emergency planning, assessing a situation, basic Life Support, CPR, shock, fractures, bleeding and a range of other minor illness and injuries. Please be aware that having a theoretical knowledge on its own is not enough to be considered competent in paediatric first aid and practical demonstration in some areas is required to complete this training. Please contact us to arrange this.
Course Content
Having theoretical knowledge on its own is not enough to be considered competent in paediatric first aid. Practical demonstration in some areas is required to complete this training — please contact One Stop Safety Training to arrange this. Settings with a statutory requirement for a full, assessed paediatric first aid qualification, such as Ofsted-registered nurseries, should confirm this online course meets their specific requirement before booking.
Paediatric first aid online covers all of the key topics, including emergency planning, assessing a situation, basic life support, CPR, shock, fractures, bleeding, and a range of other minor illnesses and injuries.
The course covers emergency planning and assessing a situation, giving learners a structured starting point for any paediatric first aid scenario, rather than reacting without a plan.
Paediatric first aid online covers basic life support and CPR specific to children and infants, since techniques differ from adult first aid in several important ways.
The course covers shock, fractures and bleeding, giving learners practical knowledge across some of the most common paediatric first aid situations.
Paediatric first aid online covers a range of other minor illnesses and injuries, so learners have a broad grounding beyond only the most serious emergencies.
Anyone that works with children and infants, including those in nursery, school and pre-school environments, as well as professional childminders, club leaders and sports coaches.
Course Duration
115 mins
Course Certification
Approved by CPD & IIRSM
