QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop the essential skills and knowledge required to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations that may occur when caring for infants and children.
Training can be delivered at your venue for group bookings, or you may prefer to attend one of our open public courses, which run on selected dates throughout the year.
The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is ideal for anyone responsible for the care of infants and children, including:
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Parents and guardians
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Grandparents
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Childminders and nursery staff
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Teachers and teaching assistants
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Anyone with professional or personal responsibility for young children
Course Overview
During this 1-day course, learners will develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to respond confidently to a range of paediatric first aid emergencies.
Topics covered include managing an unresponsive infant or child, performing CPR, dealing with choking incidents, seizures, bleeding, and other common childhood emergencies.
Course Content
The programme includes:
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Role and responsibilities of the first aider
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Priorities of treatment
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Primary and secondary assessment
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Infant and child CPR
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Airway obstruction (choking)
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Wounds and bleeding
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Bone, joint and muscle injuries
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Burns and scalds
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Shock
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Anaphylaxis
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Asthma
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Poisoning and foreign bodies in ears and nose
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Childhood illnesses including meningitis
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Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Qualification
This course meets the requirements for Ofsted registration on the Voluntary Register.
Successful learners will receive:
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QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
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Certificate valid for 3 years