Paediatric First Aid (2 days) for Early Years staff – Delivered by The Training Co.

The EYFS states that all staff who have obtained a Level 2 and/or Level 3 qualification since 30 June 2016 must also hold a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification within three months of starting work to be included in the required staff:child ratios. 

This course is taught over 2 days and is split into 6 hours of eLearning via a learning portal and 1 practical day session. Delegates will receive a login and password to the learning portal via unique email address where they will be able to log in and out, over time and at their own speed to complete the theory section.  

Knowledge testing is done throughout the eLearning, this must be completed prior to attending the Practical session, but no more than 7 weeks in advance of it. 

There are several practical assessments / observations made by the trainer throughout the course. The trainer will carry out on-going assessment to assess the learners’ knowledge, skills and understanding related to the assessment criteria.  

To assess competence and gain certification, the learner will need to demonstrate, without assistance from a third party, practical tasks such as CPR with the casualty on the floor to simulate a real-life situation.  If the learner is unable to carry out this practical assessment, for example because they cannot kneel, then they will not pass the course and will not gain the qualification.  

Each learner is provided with a course manual.  

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• understand the role and responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider and assess an emergency situation safely 
• provide first aid for an infant or child who is:  
  • unresponsive 
  • choking 
  • with external bleeding 
  • suffering from shock 
  • with bites, stings and minor injuries 
  • with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints 
  • with suspected head and spinal injuries 
  • with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose 
  • with an acute medical condition or sudden illness 
  • experiencing extremes of body temperature 
  • who has sustained an electric shock, burns and scalds 
  • with suspected poisoning 
  • with anaphylaxis 

This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The learner needs to re-take the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified by attending a full two day/ twelve hour Paediatric First Aid course.

You must complete the eLearning and practical day to pass the course.