Paediatric First Aid (2 day)
This is the main course that is required for people involved in the childcare industry by organisations such as OFSTED. This course is suitable for Nannies wishing to join the Voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register(OCR). It is also suitable for Au Pairs, Babysitters, Parents and anybody who cares for children and needs a basic course. Who is suitable for the course?Au pairs, Babysitters, Childminders, nursery workers, teachers or parents.What will you learn?An awareness of possible First Aid situations which may arise when looking after children and the appropriate way of handling them.Course ContentPlanning for First Aid EmergenciesFirst Aid Kits & Accident ReportingDefinition of a child and infantScene Assessment & Barrier useInitial Asessment & Recovery positionInfant CPR, Child CPRChoking Management of Infants/ChildrenIllness AssessmentRespiratory ProblemsAsthma, CroupAllergic Reactions & Epi-pen useMeningitisSickle Cell AnaemiaSeizures & EpilepsyDiabetesBleeding ManagementShock ManagementSpinal & Head InjuriesFractures & DislocationsEyes, Ears, Nose ProblemsBurns & Scalds - including Electric shockPoisoningHypothermia/Heat StrokeBites/StingsFebrile ConvulsionsAssessment & CertificationCertification is dependent on successful continuous assessment, there is no final examination. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.