Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Service Description

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies and provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of Paediatric First Aid situations. The FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification. From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid. Duration Total qualification Time (TQT) is 7 hours, with at least 6 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom, plus some pre-course study. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 4-week period, with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours. Syllabus A range of subjects is covered including:- • Role of the Paediatric First Aider • Primary survey • Choking • Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED) • Wounds, bleeding and shock • Seizure • Minor injuries • Recovery position Age limit Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify. Numbers A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course. Assessment information The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and oral questioning.