2 Day Paediatric & Early Years First Aid (Ofsted Approved)

Overview

This 2-day Paediatric First Aid course is designed for those caring for infants and young children, including nursery staff, childminders, and early years educators.

It covers emergency scenarios relevant to childcare settings and meets the Ofsted Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Childcare Register requirements.

Details

What will I learn on this course?

• The role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
• Child and infant CPR (resuscitation techniques)
• Managing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
• Treatment of unresponsive casualties
• Effective communication and casualty care
• Responding to asthma and diabetic emergencies
• Choking management for children and infants
• Managing bone, joint, and muscle injuries
• Emergency procedures and scene management
• First aid for eye injuries and bleeding
• Seizure response and monitoring
• Poisoning, bites, and stings
• Spinal injury precautions
• Dealing with foreign objects in the body
• Meningitis and sickle cell awareness
• First aid for burns, and temperature-related conditions
• Recognition and treatment of head injuries

Certification

On successful completion, learners receive a nationally recognised and accredited qualification, valid for 3 years.