Paediatric first aid courses to suit early year settings
At Wiltshire First Aid Training we offer courses which cover the administering of first aid in schools, childcare nurseries and pre-schools. They can be 12-hours or-6 hours dependent on your role.​
Certification
Wiltshire First Aid Training will provide an Ofsted and EYFS compliant and First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) approved Paediatric First Aid certificate on successful completion of the course. This will enable candidates to perform the role of First Aider at your setting for three years. If choosing the accredited Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid on successful completion your certificate will be issued by an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation Qualifications Network UK (QNUK). It is up to you which one you choose, both certifications will enable candidates to perform the role of first aider in the workplace for three years.
Paediatric first aid course
This Ofsted compliant two day (12-hour) course is intended for those who work in an early year setting such as nurseries, child minders, nannies, playgroups, Children Centre employees and those working towards their child care qualifications. The course meets the standard required by Ofsted, EYFS. Department for Education and on successful completion the candidate will be qualified to respond to a situation whereby an infant or child is ill or injured.
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For those who do not need to attend a full 12-hour paediatric first aid course such as parents, baby sitters, voluntary workers then we can adapt it to your requirements and can deliver the training over, either 4 or 6-hours.
Course content:
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Control of a scene (planning and dealing with emergencies)
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Recording incidents and accidents
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Preventing cross infection
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Contents of a first aid box
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Unconsciousness
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Recovery Position
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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Choking
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Asthma
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Head, Neck & Spinal injuries
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Seizures / Febrile convulsions
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Wounds & Shock
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Electric shock
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Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
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Burns
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Poisons
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Fractures/dislocations
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Foreign bodies, eyes, ears and nose
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Diabetes
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Bites and stings
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Meningitis
Assessment and course numbers
The trainer will assess learners' competence on a practical and informal basis. If choosing the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) the practical assessment is conducted by the trainer and learners also sit a written multiple choice test paper.
In-house courses require a minimum of 6 candidates and a maximum of 24 candidates (provided there is enough room). 2 trainers will be provided for larger numbers.
The cost:
In-house courses:
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Up to 12 people - £700 plus VAT
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13 or more delegates - contact us for a quote
If you require group and or repeat bookings, please contact Emma at emma@wiltshirefirstaid.co.uk to negotiate an agreeable price.
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Courses can be delivered at your workplace, or a venue arranged by us, for further enquiries please contact the admin team on 01249 569690 or e-mail us admin@wiltshirefirstaid.co.uk.
Course reviews
“Really enjoyed the course – so informative, the speed was perfect long enough to go into sufficient depth but not so long that you lost interest. Thank you for educating us and for being so friendly, approachable & finding space for humour”
Pascalle Wells - Spurgeons Children Centre
Are you looking for professional paediatric first aid courses in the Wiltshire area? Book your place on our 12hr paediatric first aid course by calling Calne based Wiltshire First Aid Training on 01249 569690