Course Overview
Course Name
QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid at Work (RQF)
Course Description
Working with babies or children? Learn how to correctly manage a choking baby or a child, recognise symptoms for major childhood illnesses, and become proficient in providing effective first aid on paediatric casualties. Designed for learners on the OFSTED compulsory register, working in early years setting in Nurseries and Montessori schools.
Course Syllabus
Unit 1 – Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
Assess an emergency incident
Manage an unresponsive baby or child breathing/not breathing
Recovery position and CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
Choking
Wounds and bleeds
Managing shock
Bites and Stings
Unit 2 – Managing paediatric injuries, Illness and emergencies
Injuries to bones, muscles and joints
Suspected head, spinal and chest injuries
Conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
Burns, scalds and eye injuries
Chronic medical condition – Sickle Cell, Diabetes, Asthma, Meningitis, Febrile convulsions
Extremes of heat and cold
Electric shock, Burn and scald injuries
Poisoning
Management of Anaphylaxis
Minor injuries, small cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, nosebleed
Assessment Method
The assessment methods for this qualification are:-
Practical demonstration
The practical assessment of the learners is conducted throughout the course. On-going assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first aid skills across a number of areas.
Multiple-choice question paper
Each candidate is assessed by completing a multiple-choice question paper. Pass mark 70%.
What's Included
Expert instructions
Comprehensive manual
Qualification fees
Necessary equipment
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
Example Questions
1. At what point should an ambulance be called for a casualty who is having a seizure?
A. Immediately in call cases
B. If the seizure lasts longer than normal
C. Only if the casualty has never had a seizure before
D. Only if the casualty is a child
2. Which ONE of the following is a treatment for a casualty suffering from shock?
A. Allow a drink of warm sweet tea
B. Allow sips of a suitable sports drink
C. Give nothing to eat or drink
D. Provide small amounts of water
Pricing
Course Duration: 2 Days
In-house pricing
£999.00 up to 12 learners (ex.vat)
£929.00 up to 6 learners (ex.vat)
