Awarding Body

Royal Life Saving Society UK

Scheme

Paediatric First Aid

Course

Assessment

Type

Assessment

Award Description

The Paediatric First Aid course is a two-day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and first aid skills specifically for children and infants (babies) – because their first aid needs differ from those of adults.  

The Paediatric First Aid qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for three years after the date of assessment. It is suitable for anyone who has contact or works with children and infants (babies).

RLSS UK’s Paediatric First Aid training is CIMSPA endorsed, which means it has been quality-assured by CIMSPA. RLSS UK is an active member of the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) whose remit is to collaborate on best practice and maintain quality to ensure the integrity and currency of regulated qualifications.

Prerequisites:

Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of taking the assessment.

No prior first aid knowledge is required.

Course Content:

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider
• How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock
• How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively
• How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction
• How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a head, a neck and a back injury
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung

Assessment:

The RLSS UK Paediatric First Aid course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work. There is a practical assessment on CPR and first aid, and all assessment criteria must be met to pass the Paediatric First Aid course.

Renewal:

To renew a Paediatric First Aid certificate, candidates must re-qualify by being assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the qualification. A renewal is achieved by redoing the initial 12 hours of course content.

The Paediatric First Aid Course requires a minimum of 12 hours (2 days) training and requires 100% attendance. The course will be delivered using a variety of methods including:

• PowerPoint presentations
• Flip chart exercises
• Guided group discussions
• Guided group activities
• Practical demonstrations and training

The Paediatric First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of successful completion of the course.

Topics Covered:

This two-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills related to children and infants, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe environment. Topics include the management of an unconscious child/ infant, CPR, bleeding, shock, minor injuries, major injuries and medical conditions.

For full details on the courses content and to view RLSS UK policies, please visit: https://www.rlss.org.uk/policies

Equipment Required:

• Photographic Identification (must be shown to the trainer on the first day of the course)
• Pen / pencil

Course Assessment:

The competence of each learner is continually assessed by the trainer during the course. Learners will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the topics covered through written theory questions as well as practical demonstrations of first aid skills.

Start

07/02/2024 09:00

End

08/02/2024 16:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

12

Venue

Stevenage Swimming Centre

Town

Stevenage

County

Hertfordshire

Postcode

SG1 1XY

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

51.90363

Longitude

-0.19945

Name

Stevenage Swimming Centre

Phone

01438 579397

Email