PFA

Paediatric First Aid 

This two-day Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills related to children, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe environment for children and infants.

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The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years.

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Paediatric First Aid is 12 hours and can be delivered over two consecutive days or can be split into smaller sessions and delivered over a 7 week period from the start of the course.

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Prerequisites

Candidates must be a minimum of 16-years-old at the time of taking the assessment. No prior first aid knowledge is required.

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Recommended For

Everyone!

Specifically, anyone who comes into contact with or works with infants and children, parents and families with young children.

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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

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Assessment

The course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid. All assessment criteria in the units must be achieved.