Level 3 Paediatric First Aid – 1 day (blended option)

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) introduces the techniques, skills and decisions that will be needed by childcare practitioners. The skills and knowledge will be taught in a realistic context and we will adhere to government social distancing guidelines throughout ensuring candidates feel safe and risk of cross-infection is minimized at all times.

You will receive pre-course information instructions prior to attending the course.

The course includes the following: Unit 1: EPFA – Emergency Paediatric First Aid

• Dealing with an unconscious casualty
• CPR on infants and children
• Safe airway position
• Monitoring a casualty
• Choking
• Bleeding
• Seizures
• Anaphylaxis
• Shock
• First aid kit use
• Completing accident reports

Unit 2: PFA – Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies

• Spinal injury
• Medical conditions
• Burns and scalds
• Electricity
• Limb support
• Bites/stings
• Poisoning
• Minor injuries
• Cold/heat

The Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification is offered as a blended learning option, combining independent online learning with 1 day of in-person practical training, leading to a fully accredited certification. 
The training and assessment are completed over 12 hours, and the online component (6 hours) is assessed by completion of a workbook, before attending the in-person (6 hours) session. The booklet will be sent to you to 2 weeks before the course.

Certificates are valid for 3 years.