QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid at Work (RQF)
A comprehensive and practical two day paediatric first aid training course. This qualification has been written with the collaboration of members of the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF). The qualification meets the requirements for paediatric first aid training outlined in the Early Years Foundation stage documentation.
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.
Suitability
This qualification is suitable for those working or looking to work with babies and children, or individuals who are looking to gain comprehensive paediatric first aid knowledge.
Benefits
Competence - our training approach is based around 'describe, demonstrate, do...then do again under stress'. By gradually ramping up the pressure in a safe learning environment, we increase candidate bandwidth, knowledge retention, skills and competence to effectively deal with life threatening situations for real.
Confidence - our training is engaging, immersive and hands on to actually equip learners with the confidence required to alleviate suffering and save lives.
Compliance - our training ensures organisations meet their legal requirements for the provision of first aid in the workplace.
Duration
This is a two day course. We usually operate between 08.30 - 16.30 but can be flexible around client needs.
Entry Requirements
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Learners should be a minimum of 14 years to undertake this qualification.
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Learners between 14-16 years can undertake the qualification, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole emergency first aider.
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Learners must have sufficient command of the English language to understand and undertake the recommended assessment methods for this qualification.
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Learners must demonstrate first aid procedures as part of their assessment, including providing CPR to a casualty on the floor. Therefore, learners must be physically capable of performing CPR on the floor.
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There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.
Course Syllabus
The training typically covers a wide range of topics including assessing a paediatric casualty, managing an unresponsive baby or child, performing CPR, choking, treating wounds and bleeding, handling shock, and dealing with various medical conditions and emergencies.
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
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Unit 2 – Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies
Injuries to bones, muscles and joints
Suspected head and spinal injuries
Conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
Burns, scalds and eye injuries
Acute medical conditions – diabetes, asthma, meningitis, allergic reactions and 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
Practical demonstration
The practical assessment of the learners is conducted throughout the course. On-going assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical paediatric first aid skills across a number of areas.
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Multiple-choice question paper
Candidates are assessed by the completion of a single multiple-choice question paper.
40 multiple-choice questions
The pass mark is 28 correct answers (70%)
Time limit of 60 minutes
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
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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
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What's included
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Expert emergency service instructors
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Qualification fees
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Necessary equipment
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Realistic scenarios
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Three-year certification
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Reminder service
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Speedy response to any questions or queries