Training

Paediatric First Aid Course

This 12 hr Paediatric First Aid Course (E-Learning + One Day Practical) is suitable for childcarers including Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Childminders and Nursery Teachers caring for babies and children under 8 years old.

The Paediatric First Aid course allows all candidates to learn and demonstrate essential Paediatric First Aid skills by participating in a blended e-learning course. The course consists of a theory section that is completed in the comfort of your own home before attending the one day practical class (10am – 4pm) in Central London. The 12 hr Paediatric First Aid course meets the full Ofsted and CSSIW registration and also fulfils the Scottish requirements for Early Years

Course Dates & Details

Venue: London Marriott Hotel Kensington, 147c Cromwell Road, Kensington, London, SW5 0TH

Cost: £98pp incl VAT, Cost includes assessment, certification, registration, all course materials and refreshments.

Time: 10am – 4pm

2018 Dates:

  • 17th Jun, 1st Jul , 15th Jul, 12th Aug , 26th Aug, 9th Sep , 23rd Sep, 7th Oct , 14th Oct, 4th Nov , 18th Nov, 2nd Dec , 16th Dec
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First Aid Course Content

During the 12 hour First Aid Course the following topics will be covered:

  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Dealing with conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, sickle cell & diabetes
  • Resuscitating
  • Recognising and responding to meningitis and other sudden serious illness
  • Contents of a First Aid Kit
  • Responding appropriately to burns, scalds & choking
  • Recording accidents and incidents
  • Planning for First Aid emergencies
  • Suspected fractures
  • Dealing with shock, blood loss, poisoning, foreign objects and electric shock
  • Head neck & back injuries
  • Eye injuries, bites, stings, effects of extreme heat & cold, febrile convulsions
Course Structure & Assessment

Stage 1: E-Learning (up to 6 Hours) – Learners access their e-learning via our learning platform. The e-learning part of the course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge needed to accompany the Practical First Aid course in the classroom.

Stage 2: Classroom (6.5 Hours) – Our specialist trainers guide learners through life-saving techniques, practical exercises and theory.

Course Duration: This course is delivered as a 12 hour blended e-learning course with an at home e-learning module completed before the one-day practical course at our training venue in Central London.

Pre-requisite

To complete the assessment candidates must ensure their computer meets the minimum requirements.

These requirements include:

  • Internet access and a working email address that we can contact you on as well as Word Processing package such as Microsoft Word in order to complete the assessment
  • Up to date internet browser such as Internet Explorer/Safari/Google Chrome/Mozilla Firefox etc…
  • Ability to hear audio/video via your computer as our resource files include video clips
  • Use of a computer to complete the coursework. Smartphones and tablets are not suitable for completing the assessment as the display and functionality can be affected.