Paediatric First Aid (PFA)

Course details:

Price:

£165 per delegate

Dates:

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Group Booking:

£1155 (Max 12 delegates)

Paediatric First Aid (PFA)

Overview

This 12-hour Paediatric First Aid training course from Ardent Safety provides delegates with the essential skills required to carry out first aid necessary to sustain life until someone more qualified arrives to take over. This interactive and practical course places emphasis on understanding the principles of ill or injured children from birth to teen years. The balance between practical and theory work is aimed at encouraging enthusiastic participation. Additionally, participants will gain confidence in handling a variety of emergency situations specific to children, ensuring they are well-prepared to act swiftly and effectively. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or childcare professional, this course equips you with the knowledge to make a critical difference in emergency scenarios.

The course material is in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and meets the needs of Ofsted.

Who should attend

It is suitable for Childminders, Nursery and School staff (dealing with Foundation Stage) and anybody who deals with children and wants a more in-depth course.

Course content

  • First Aid Priorities
  • Regulations, responsibilities, recording and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Casualty Examination
  • Basic Life Support and resuscitation
  • Choking
  • Dealing with an unconscious casualty
  • Infantile convulsions
  • Meningitis
  • Diabetes
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Control of Bleeding and Shock
  • Fractures, Scalds and Burns
  • Head Injuries
  • Asthma
  • Eye and Ear Injuries
  • Poison, bites and stings
  • Fainting
  • Epilepsy
  • Automated External Defibrillator

Certification

Successful candidates on this Ardent Safety Paediatric First Aid training course will be presented with a three year First Aid at Work certificate. This certificate is accredited by NUCO (this an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation)

Too book this course you can click here. Or why not browse our website to take a look at the other First Aid courses we offer at Ardent Safety including First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid.

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