What will I learn?

 

This comprehensive course is for professional child carers including pre-school, nursery and reception year teachers and childminders caring for children under 8. Course content meets Ofsted and Scottish requirements for first aid training in Early Years settings. All learners receive access to our first aid app. The blended paediatric first aid course is in 2 parts:

Part 1 involves completing our interactive e-learning module, which can be completed any time before you attend the face-to-face training. When you book this course, you will be sent a link to the e-learning module.

Part 2 is a one-day face-to-face course in which you will learn and demonstrate all the practical sections.

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​Topics covered in the course:

 

​​​​Eye, nose and ear obstructions
Childhood conditions
Asthma and respiratory infections
Diabetes, Sickle Cell Anaemia, Meningitis
Epilepsy and Convulsions
Hypo/Hyperthermia
Role of a first aider, accident reporting and the first aid box
Action planning in an emergency
Unconscious baby or child
Infant, child and adult resuscitation(CPR )
Infant, child and adult action for choking
Head injuries
Allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock, ( EpiPen Training )
Treatment for bleeding, shock and burns
Treatment for sprains, strains and fractures
Poisoning, bites and stings

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Pre-requisites

 

​The practical elements of this course are essential, as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. You must be physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course. The HSE requires you to attend the full duration of the course, and candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2)

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​Assessment and Certification

 

​You will be continually assessed throughout the course by one of our qualified trainers. Upon successful completion, you will receive a FAIB, a nationally recognised Paediatric First Aid certificate valid for three years. The HSE recommends that all qualified first aiders should refresh their knowledge and first aid skills every year. 

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On-site training room requirements

 

​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart, if one is available.

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