Guided Learning Hours
A minimum of 12 guided learning hours are required for the Paediatric First Aid Course. The first part of this blended-learning course is completed online before candidates attend the tutor-led classroom based part where the practical activities and assessments will be carried out. This can be held over 1 full-day session or 2 half-day or evening sessions.
Form of Assessment
The assessment for this course comprises of two parts; a practical assessment and a multiple-choice examination. On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Paediatric First Aid certificate which will last for three years.
Syllabus
• Role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
• Assessing an emergency situation safely
• Provide first aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally
• Provide first aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
• Choking
• External bleeding
• Shock
• Bites, stings and minor injuries
• Fractures
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
• Diabetic emergencies
• Asthma attacks
• Allergic reactions
• Meningitis
• Febrile convulsions
• Effects of extreme heat and cold
• Electric shocks
• Burns and scalds
• Poisoning
• Anaphylaxis
