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

York St.John’s University

We are delighted to be hosting first aid courses at York St John’s University in York. There is plenty of free parking onsite and refreshments are included. Our first aid courses in York are very popular with schools and businesses and therefore book early as places are limited.

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 training and assessment typically consists of a 2-day (12 hours).  Students are  assessed continuously by tutor observation of ‘real-life’ skills benchmarked to National Occupational Standards.

Certificates are valid for 3 years