2 day Paediatric First Aid (PFAA) | First Aid & Safety Training

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HSE-approved First Aid Courses

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½ day Manual Handling

First Aid for Babies/Young Children

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Specific Hazards/Other Courses

½ day Fire Marshal

Course Planner

2 day Paediatric First Aid (PFAA) (Venue & In-house)

Duration

2 days - usually 9.00am to 4.30pm

Maximum course size: 12

Description

This course aims to train delegates up to OFSTED and PFAA standards for First Aid for Babies and Young Children.

Objectives

On completion of the course, candidates will be able to recognise and deal with:

The principles of First Aid
Emergency Actions
Unconscious casualties
Non-breathing casualties
A casualty whose heart has stopped
Severe and minor bleeding
Trauma
Shock
Burns & scalds
Poisoning
Bone, joint and muscle injuries
Effects of temperature
Childhood ailments and medical emergencies
Administration of medication and record keeping
Dressings and First Aid Kits

Prerequisites

Nil - however, delegates are required to be physically fit and have the aptitude and ability to cope with an intense course of study and practical activity. Previous attendance on a First Aid course would be an advantage.

Suitability

This course is intended for nursery nurses or people in charge of, or working with, babies and young children.

Course Interest Groups

Teachers, Welfare Assistants, Care Assistants, Midday Supervisors, Play Leaders/Assistants etc.…

Qualification

The course will be assessed on a continual basis and the resulting evidence can be used for NVQ Assessment in Early Years Care and Education. Delegates will receive a certificate for 12 hour Paediatric First Aid.