Paediatric Emergency First Aid – FAA Level 3

Location

Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre, Marlborough, SN8 3NQ

Time commitment

2 days (8.45am-15.30pm)

Course Fee

£ per person

Course Description

This course is for people who work with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, childminders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for children and infants. This 2-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted.

To book training email: info@oxenwood.org.uk

Topics Covered

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Resuscitation
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Fainting
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Choking
  • Head injuries
  • Diabetes
  • Infantile convulsions
  • Foreign bodies
  • Control of bleeding
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Eye injuries
  • Fractures
  • Heat and cold
  • Asthma
  • Sickle cell anaemia
  • Meningitis
  • Burns
  • Shock

Assessment

Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.

Certification 

Successful candidates receive a Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid which is valid for three years.

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