Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Qualsafe Accredited
Face to Face
RQF
Essential first aid training for those caring for babies and children
- Level 3 Certificate
- Approx 12-18 hours
£110.00
+ VAT
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- Accepted by UK Businesses
About this course
Our Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is a two-day qualification designed for anyone who has responsibility for the care of babies and young children. This nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to a range of paediatric emergencies and illnesses.
The course is particularly suitable for childcare professionals, nursery staff, childminders, nannies, teachers and anyone working with children. It helps learners understand how to assess and manage emergencies involving babies and children until professional medical assistance arrives.
Through a combination of tutor-led learning, demonstrations, practical activities and realistic scenarios, learners develop the skills required to provide appropriate first aid while understanding the specific needs of babies and children.
Why choose this course
- When caring for babies and children, knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. This course provides practical, hands-on training that helps learners develop the confidence to respond quickly and appropriately when a child or baby becomes unwell or suffers an injury.
What you'll learn
The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
What you'll learn on this course
The course covers a comprehensive range of paediatric first aid topics, including:
- The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Assessing an emergency and ensuring scene safety
- Primary survey and casualty assessment
- Managing an unresponsive baby or child
- Paediatric CPR
- Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Recovery position for babies and children
- Choking and airway obstruction
- Recognising and responding to seizures
- Shock and its treatment
- Serious bleeding and wound management
- Head and spinal injuries
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Burns and scalds
- Eye injuries
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Meningitis and serious childhood illnesses
- Fever and febrile convulsions
- Diabetes and related emergencies
- Poisoning
- Bites and stings
- Minor injuries and wounds
- Recognition of serious illness and when to seek medical assistance
- Recording and reporting first aid incidents
What you'll get
On successful completion of the course, learners will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) certificate.
- RQF qualification
- Nationally recognised
- Designed specifically for those caring for babies and children
- Suitable for childcare and early years environments
- Certificate awarded upon successful completion
- Learners should be aged 16 years or over
- A reasonable standard of English language and literacy is recommended to follow the course and complete the assessment
- No previous first aid qualification is required
- As this is a practical course, learners should be physically able to participate in activities such as CPR and placing a casualty into the recovery position
Learners are supported throughout the course with demonstrations, tutor-led discussions, practical activities and realistic scenarios.
To successfully achieve the qualification, learners must demonstrate competence in key practical first aid skills and complete the required assessment activities.
Practical skills include areas such as:
- Paediatric CPR
- Use of an AED
- Managing choking
- Placing an unresponsive casualty into the recovery position
Who is this course for
Qualsafe Accredited Certificate
On successful completion of the course, learners will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) certificate.
