Peadiatric First Aid group

Course Overview
Paediatric First Aid (PFA) 2 days
The course is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help a person in a life threatening situation. This course is used by nurseries, preschool and child minders to meet OFSTED’s requirements.
The topics covered include:
	
Aims of first aid
	
Roles of a first aider
	
Primary and Secondary survey
	
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator
	
Dealing with an unconscious casualty
	
Choking
	
Shock, Wounds & Bleeding
	
Burns & Scalds
	
Seizures & febrile convulsions
	
Medical conditions, including asthma, hyperventilation, croup, anaphylaxis, meningitis and sickle cell
	
Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations
	
Effects of heat and cold conditions
	
First aid kits, accident reporting, dealing with waste, infection control	
With years of experience dealing with real life emergencies, our expert trainers draw on their own personal first aid experiences to make learning fun and memorable. This ensures that learners leave with the confidence and vital lifesaving skills needed to deal with the wide range of emergency situations.
	
Assessment and Certification
	
The course consists of 12 hours contact time. Learners are required to complete both a multi-choice assessment and practical assessments. Successful candidates will receive a Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate. This is valid for a period of 3 years and can be renewed by attending a 2 day paediatric first aid course.
	
Entry requirements
	
All learners must be at least 17 years old and possess reasonable numeracy and literacy skills. Have an interest in first aid and willing to learn some lifesaving skills.
	
Refresher Training
	
Learners are to attend a course every 3 years to keep their skills refreshed and up date. It is advised in line with the resuscitation council that all learners refresh their skills in Basic life support and Automated external defibrillator.
	
Progression
	
Staff willing to learn new skills to work with at work or for the private event setting and high risk areas. Learners can progress to complete a 3 day first aid at work (FAW). Please see our website for more information.