Service Description

Target group: Persons needing Ofsted-compliant paediatric first aid qualification for early years' environments Pre-course requirements: None Assessment: Continual assessment by observation plus question and answers Trainer ratio: 1 trainer to 12 candidates Course outline:  Emergency action and incident procedures  Care for conscious and unconscious casualties  Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for adults, children and babies  Choking in babies and young children  Dealing with minor wounds  Control of bleeding (internal & external)  Treatment of Shock  Dealing with penetrative wounds  Burns, scalds  Eye injuries  Head injuries, concussion, compression and febrile convulsions  Fracture, dislocations, sprains and strains  Chronic medical conditions in young children  Epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, meningitis and sickle cell  Anaphylactic Shock Trainer contact hours: 6 hours minimum including assessments but excluding any refreshment breaks. Completion timescale: up to 6 weeks Certification: Emergency Paediatric First Aid course certificate Renewal: Valid for three years