This a two-day course originally approved and controlled by the National Childminders Association and the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
Required by SureStart and the DFE for those having the care of children up to the age of eight , is valid for children of all ages.
The programme includes CPR, dealing with an unconsciousness casualty, choking and major bleeding.
Aside from the skills for life-threatening situations the management of small casualties is included, particularly in relation to head injuries, casualty assessment and various forms of minor bleeding.
The course is deliverd is in a relaxed, participative fashion to produce a useful and lasting learning experience. Ongoing assessment without formal exams.
The course meets all EYFS/OFSTED requirements, the certificate is valid for three years.
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The paediatric first aid course covers the following subjects:
The aims of first Aid,
The role of the paediatric first aider
The Primary Assessment Infant, child and adult resuscitation (CPR)
Recovery position and Secondary Survey
choking
Epilepsy and seizures
Meningitis
Asthma
Allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock
Shock
bleeds & minor injuries
Fractures, dislocations, sprains & strains
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Croup Sickle Cell
Anaemia
Diabetes
Poisons
Bites & stings
Electrical shocks, burns & scalds
Extreme temperatures: heat stroke, hypo and hyperthermia
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