Overview
This qualification is designed for learners wishing to become paediatric first aiders in the workplace with responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. It is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry and registering as childminders or working in a childcare setting.
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Learners gaining this qualification will know that first aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Topics within this course are regarded by the Early Years Foundation Stage as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.
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Learning Outcomes
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Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
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Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive
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Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking
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Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
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Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
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Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
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Duration of Course
Guided Learning Hours: six hours
Total Qualification Time*: eight hours
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Qualification Number
603/0581/4
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Feedback and Complaints
All of our courses adhere to robust policies regarding feedback and complaints. After the course, candidates will receive a digital feedback form to complete. Feedback is given directly to ProTrainings.
If you wish to speak to someone at First Aid Point regarding feedback, you are also entitled to contact info@firstaidpoint.co.uk in addition to the regular feedback.
For mor information, please refer to our policies page.
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* Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for a qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning.