Paediatric First Aid – FAA Level 3 Award
Who is this course for?
The Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification has been designed in-line with the current Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for:
- Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.
- Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.
Key Skills Covered
- Role of the First aider
- Responsiveness and breathing assessment
- Recovery position
- Secondary assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Seizures
- Wounds & Bleeding
- Disorders of the circulatory system
- Head and spinal injuries
- Bites and stings
- Bones, Joints and muscle injuries
- Foreign body and eye injuries
- Chronic medical conditions and illnesses
- Effects of heat and cold
- Electric shock incidents
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
Course delivery and Certification
- Formats: In person - 2 days (12 hrs) or Blended learning – 1 day in person (8hrs) + 1 day online (4hrs) There is a final written exam at the end of day 2.
- Target audience: Perfect for childcare workers, teachers and parents. Focuses on child-specific emergencies.
- Certification: 3 year certificate in Paediatric First Aid.
- Maximum number of students: 12 per instructor.
For those wishing to complete the full Level 3 qualification, this course must be completed within 6 weeks.
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.