Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) Requalification

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for:

  • Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.

  • Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.

  • Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

  • Successful candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider, and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

What is covered?

  • The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

  • Assessing an emergency situation

  • Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child

  • Recovery Position

  • CPR and defibrillation

  • Choking

  • Head, neck and back injuries

  • Fractures

  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

  • Meningitis

  • Asthma

  • Febrile Convulsions

  • Seizures

  • Diabetic Emergencies

  • Poisoning

  • Burns and scalds

  • Electric Shock

  • External Bleeding

  • Hypovolaemic Shock

  • Eye, ear and nose conditions

  • Bites and stings

  • Minor Injuries

  • Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures

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