This is a 2 day course which can be taken separately over a period of time.
Course content is as follow:
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Unit 1 - Paediatric Emergency First Aid |
Unit 2 – Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury |
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Role of the Paediatric First Aider |
Bone, joint and muscle injuries |
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Assess an emergency situation |
Head and spinal injuries |
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Primary Survey |
Foreign bodies |
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Secondary Survey |
Dealing with eye injuries |
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Resuscitation of child and babies |
Chronic medical conditions and illnesses |
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Airway obstruction |
Effects of heat and cold |
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Breathing disorders |
Electric shock incidents |
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Wounds and bleeding |
Burns and scalds |
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Treating for Shock |
Poisoning |
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Anaphylaxis |
Bites and Stings |
AED training has been added to this course content.
The whole course is at Level 3, of the Life Long Learning Sector with certificates being awarded through Nuco / First Aid Awards Limited, an accredited body. People wishing only to undertake Unit 1 can be awarded a separate certificate.
For those taking Unit 1, if Unit 2 is taken within 8 weeks a full Level 2 certificate can be awarded.