Part time HSE First Aid for Child Care

HSE First Aid for Child Carers
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Course description
This course is designed to encourage students to develop competence in a wide range of first aid skills which could be used in the workplace.

Course Structure
This course is issued in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations, 1981. This Certificate is recognised in a workplace, and the certificate gained lasts for 3 years.

The course is run either at the Hub or the High Melton sites of Doncaster College. It is a course that is run on 'demand' so therefore this is a flexible course, and can be started at any time throughout the academic year. The hours are fairly flexible but a total of 24 hours study needs to be undertaken to complete the qualification. These hours can be studied in various ways:

• 4 full days per week OR:
• 2 days per week for 2 weeks OR:
• 1 day per week for 4 weeks

Students will be encouraged to work in an investigative manner to help build their confidence to respond appropriately in a variety of situations.

There will be opportunities for students to practice the application of first aid techniques in a classroom situation and assessed to ensure competency.

Topics covered will include:

• Principles and practice of first aid
• Resuscitation including child and baby
• Care of unconscious casualty
• Unconsciousness - FISHSHAPED
• Infantile convulsions
• Bleeding
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures

Course Entry requirements
All learners will need to complete an application and interview prior to enrolling.

There are no formal entry requirements.

Course Career Prospects

• This qualification can enhance career prospects and may be a requirement for some job roles in childcare settings.
• If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.