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The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course teaches people how to handle emergencies involving children. This one-day course lasts 6 hours and covers first-aid techniques for infants and kids. Participants will learn basic life support, CPR, and how to deal with common emergencies like choking and injuries. The course aims to build confidence and skills in anyone caring for children, including parents and caregivers.
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course includes important topics that help keep children and infants safe:
Basic Life Support for Children and Infants: Participants learn advanced methods for giving life support to young patients. This includes proper chest compressions, rescue breathing, and safely using AEDs on infants and children.
Handling Common Paediatric Emergencies: Training covers how to handle common childhood emergencies like choking, burns from hot items or liquids, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), and seizures.
CPR Techniques for Children: This module teaches the key differences in CPR for children and adults. It highlights the changes needed to keep the process safe and effective.
Each module is designed to improve understanding with theory and hands-on exercises. This helps participants gain the knowledge to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies involving children.
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course helps participants confidently use their knowledge in real-life situations. It includes a lot of hands-on skills practice.
Hands-On Practice Sessions: Participants practice life-saving techniques on child and infant mannequins with help from experienced instructors. They learn CPR, how to clear blocked airways, and how to handle emergency situations properly.
Scenario-Based Drills: Participants take part in realistic emergency situations where they practice their skills in a simulated setting. They role-play different pediatric emergencies, from minor injuries to serious cases. These hands-on activities are essential for building confidence and helping each participant respond well to pediatric emergencies.
After finishing the Emergency Pediatric First Aid course, participants will get a certificate that:
Certification Validity: Valid for three years, showing skills in pediatric first aid to employers and regulatory groups.
Renewal Requirements: To keep their certification, attendees must take a refresher course every three years to learn the latest first-aid practices and guidelines.
Recognition: The certification is recognized by healthcare and education institutions, ensuring that certified individuals can be trusted to give emergency care to children.
This certification is important for anyone who works with or cares for children. It gives parents and employers peace of mind.
Childcare Professionals: This is for people who work in nurseries, daycare centers, and preschools. They are responsible for keeping children safe and healthy.
Educational Personnel: Great for teachers, coaches, and aides who work with kids every day and might deal with emergencies at school.
Parents and Family Caregivers: Important for parents, guardians, and family members who want to give quick help during emergencies at home or in public places.
Leaders of Child-Focused Organisations: This is very helpful for leaders and volunteers in youth groups, sports teams, and community centers, especially when activities have physical risks or health emergencies.
This course teaches essential skills for working with children. It helps make everyone safer and more prepared.
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is short but complete. It is delivered over:
One Full Day of Training: The training lasts 6 hours and includes hands-on instruction. The day combines theory and practical exercises, helping participants understand the principles and apply them in real-life situations.
Interactive and Engaging Methods: We use lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on drills to support different learning styles and improve retention.
This format helps all attendees understand paediatric first aid well, so they can respond confidently to emergencies with children.
Getting certified in Emergency Paediatric First Aid has many important benefits:
Professional Recognition: Getting certified shows you have skills in pediatric first aid. This improves your qualifications and makes you more attractive to employers in jobs that work with children.
Increased Confidence and Competency: The course gives you the knowledge and skills to handle emergencies with children. It helps you feel more confident to act quickly and effectively.
Compliance with Health and Safety Standards: This certification helps childcare and education professionals follow health and safety rules, creating a safer space for children.
This certification boosts personal skills and helps keep the community safer.
To sign up for the Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, follow these easy steps:
Visit the Booking Page: Go to the Book a Course section on the N5 Academy website.
Select the Course: Select the ‘Emergency Paediatric First Aid’ option to see available dates and session information.
Complete the Registration Form: Provide the required information and any specific needs you have.
Payment: Complete the secure online payment to confirm your enrollment.
Confirmation: After you pay, you will get an email with all the course details, including the location and what to bring.
The EFAW course is unique because it uses hands-on training. Students take part in realistic simulations, practical tasks, and group talks, all led by skilled teachers. This hands-on learning helps students fully understand first-aid rules and how to use them in real life.
The course grades are based on class involvement and hands-on practice. Teachers check each student’s grasp and involvement in the course content. The course setting is helpful, offering needed help to make sure all students fully understand and use first aid methods.
Highlighting the importance of staying current with first aid techniques and practices, the course also addresses the process and benefits of renewing the certification every three years.
Note: The practical assessment during the course is critical for achieving the EFAW qualification and is a requisite for SIA licence criteria.
This course is specifically designed for individuals working in low-risk environments, responsible for workplace safety, or those seeking to obtain or renew an SIA licence. It’s beneficial for both first-time learners and those refreshing their first-aid knowledge, ensuring all participants are adept at managing emergencies.
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