First Aid

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Learn advanced first aid skills for children: Discover how to handle medical emergencies for kids and babies.

Descriptions

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

This course helps people learn the basic skills and knowledge to give first aid to children and infants. It is recognised by OFSTED and meets EYFS standards. The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is a thorough training program that enhances child care and safety in different environments. This course is important for anyone who cares for children, offering both theory and hands-on training in paediatric first aid.

 

Paediatric First Aid Course Content

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid teaches essential skills to handle emergencies with children and infants. The training includes hands-on practice and theory that focus on:

  1. Emergency Situation Assessment: Learn to quickly and accurately evaluate emergencies and decide what actions to take first.
  2. Life-Saving Techniques: Includes CPR for infants and children, using an AED, and managing unresponsiveness, whether breathing or not.
  3. Specific Emergency Responses:
  • Managing seizures, choking, bleeding, and shock, such as hypovolemic and anaphylactic shock.
  • Handling burns, scalds, suspected broken bones, and injuries to the head, neck, or back.
  • Addressing issues from electric shocks and poisoning.
  • Handling incidents with foreign objects in the eyes, ears, or nose and treating eye injuries.
  • Responding to bites, stings, and the effects of extreme temperatures.
  • This training helps caregivers and educators confidently manage health emergencies in children.

This training helps caregivers and educators confidently manage health emergencies in children.

Certification and Compliance

After finishing the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, participants will get a certificate. This certificate shows they can manage emergencies involving children and meet OFSTED and EYFS standards. It is essential for people working in places responsible for children’s health and safety, like schools, nurseries, and childcare centers.

Key Compliance Features:

  • OFSTED Requirements: The training follows the standards from the Office for Standards in Education. This ensures that educators and caregivers are qualified to give first aid.
  • EYFS Compatibility: Follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to support children’s well-being and development with effective first aid.

 

This certificate shows that the holder is committed to keeping a safe and caring environment for children.

Who Should Attend?

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is created for anyone who cares for children. It helps them learn how to handle emergencies well. Here’s who will benefit most from this course:

Childcare Providers: This is important for nursery and preschool staff, childminders, nannies, and anyone who works with children and cares about their safety.

Educational Staff: Teachers, teaching assistants, and other school staff work with children every day and may deal with emergencies during school hours.

Parents and Guardians: This is great for parents, guardians, or family members who want to learn how to handle emergencies at home or in public.

Youth Sports Coaches: Coaches and assistants in youth sports can benefit from knowing pediatric first aid because injuries and accidents can happen.

Community Group Leaders: Leaders of children’s groups, such as scouts and guides, oversee activities that might cause injuries or health problems.

Prerequisites:

Anyone can enroll in this course because there are no formal requirements. This makes it easy for many people who want to improve their pediatric first-aid skills. Knowing some basic first-aid concepts is helpful, but it’s not required.

This course aims to give people the skills they need to keep children safe and healthy in different places, like schools and homes.

Course Duration and Structure

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is designed to help you learn and use the skills effectively.

  • Duration: The course lasts two full days. It includes detailed lessons on theory and practical exercises to help you understand and gain skills.
  • Interactive Learning: We use different teaching methods to actively engage participants. These methods include interactive lectures, group discussions, and role-plays that mimic real-life situations.
  • Practical Sessions: Hands-on practice is essential for the course. It lets participants use what they’ve learned in real-life situations. This method strengthens the skills needed for effective pediatric first aid.
  • Assessment and Feedback: At the end of the course, participants take a practical and theoretical test to check their skills. They receive immediate feedback to help them learn and clear up any confusion.

 

Benefits of Certification

Getting the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid improves your skills and creates many chances for growth in your career and personal life.

  • Professional Recognition: This certification is well-known in child care and education, making it a valuable part of your qualifications.
  • Compliance and Credibility: Meeting OFSTED and EYFS requirements increases your credibility and compliance. This makes you a better choice for employers and parents.
  • Safety and Preparedness: The skills you learn can help you respond better in emergencies, which can save lives and prevent serious injuries.
  • Career Advancement: This qualification can help you move into higher positions in education, childcare, and health.
  • Community Impact: With the right skills, you can help keep children in your community safe and healthy.

 

Paediatric First Aid Enrollment Process:

Enrolling in the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid at N5 Academy is easy. You can begin your training without any hassle.

  1. Initial Inquiry: Visit the N5 Academy website or contact us to show your interest. Our friendly staff is ready to give you all the information you need about the course.
  2. Registration: Fill out the registration form you received online or from our course coordinators. You need to give some basic personal information and any relevant qualifications or experiences.
  3. Payment and Confirmation: After we process your registration, you will get information on how to pay. Once we confirm your payment, we will send you a confirmation of your enrollment, your course schedule, and any materials you need to prepare.
  4. Course Attendance: Join the training sessions, take part actively, and finish the assessments to earn your certification.

FAQs

Q. Who is eligible for the course?

A. This is for anyone who wants to improve their first aid skills for children, especially those who work in child care, education, or parenting.

Q. What are the prerequisites?

A. Anyone who wants to learn can take the course. There are no formal requirements.

Q. How is the course assessed?

A. Assessment includes hands-on demonstrations and a written test to check understanding and skill.

Q. What certification will I receive?

A. Participants who succeed will earn the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, which is recognised by OFSTED and EYFS.

Q. Is there support available after completion?

A. Yes, we provide ongoing support and refresher courses to help you keep your skills current.

This is for anyone who wants to improve their first aid skills for children, especially those who work in child care, education, or parenting.

Q. What are the prerequisites?

A. Anyone who wants to learn can take the course. There are no formal requirements.

Q. How is the course assessed?

A. Assessment includes hands-on demonstrations and a written test to check understanding and skill.

Q. What certification will I receive?

A. Participants who succeed will earn the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, which is recognised by OFSTED and EYFS.

Q. Is there support available after completion?

A. Yes, we provide ongoing support and refresher courses to help you keep your skills current.

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