Paediatric First Aid Course
We also offer the 6 Hour Paediatric First Aid course this is for Nannies, Au pairs, Parents and Grand parents or those that wish to join The Ofsted Childcare Register (OCR) the syllabus is similar to the 12 hour course, but is more about Responding and Recognition of:
- Priorities of First Aid
- Management of incidents
- Choking
- Treatment for Adult, Infant or Child who is not breathing CPR
- Causes and treatment for unconsciousness
- Poisons including Anaphalaxis
- Soft tissue injuries and Fractures
- Control of bleeding minor and major including Shock
- Eye and Ear injuries
- Burns and Scalds
- Childhood Illnesses Including Meningitis, Febrile Convulsions, sickle cell
- Contents of the First Aid box
There is no formal exam, the tutor will carry out a continual assessment of the students. All students will be awarded a certificate as required by Ofsted on successful completion of the course. The Certificate is valid for 3 years.
First Aid Consultancy & Training Services will provide a manual free of charge to go with the course.