Early Years Paediatric First Aid

Early Years Paediatric First Aid

Summary: This course is the standard qualification in childcare as established by Ofsted. It is highly practical and participative. The course is run over either two consecutive Saturdays or two consecutive Mondays, or can be arranged privately for nurseries and other childcare settings to a maximum of 12 delegates.
Duration: 2 days Group: Certified Training
(Syllabus as recommended by the National Childminding Association)
Outline
Current First Aid Regulations
Anaphylactic Shock
Contents of a Standard First Aid Kit Task of a First Aider
Burns and Scalds
Action Plan / Incident
Electrical Burns/Shock
Angina Pectoris and Heat Attack
Diabetes
Recovery Position / Breathing Present
Poisoning
Choking - Adult
Alcohol Poisoning
Choking - Baby and Child
Effect of Cold and Heat
Making a Diagnosis of a Casualty
Snake Bites
Removing Clothing
Eye Wounds
Bandages and Dressings
Febrile Convulsion
Shock
Sickle Cell Disorder
Asthma
Meningitis
Fainting
Action Plan Casualty
Bone, Joint and Muscles Injuries
The Respiratory and Circulatory System
Sprains and Strains
ABC and Unconsciousness
Head Injuries
The Recovery Position
Epilepsy
Defibrillation and Chain of Survival
Wounds
CPR in Babies and Children
The course is tested both through a multiple-choice examination and practical assessment.