Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is a regulated qualification in the UK designed for individuals who care for infants and children, such as early years practitioners, nursery staff, childminders, and teachers. It meets the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
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To provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently and effectively to a range of first aid emergencies involving babies and children.
Key Features
- Duration: Typically delivered over 2 days (12 contact hours).
- Assessment: Includes practical demonstrations and multiple-choice tests.
- Certification: Valid for 3 years.
- Regulated by: Ofqual (RQF Level 3).
Core Topics Covered
- Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Primary and secondary assessment
- CPR and use of an AED for infants and children
- Choking, bleeding, and shock
- Seizures, asthma, allergic reactions, and anaphylaxis
- Fractures, burns, scalds, and eye injuries
- Meningitis and febrile convulsions
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