Paediatric First aid – PFA – 2 Days

Keep your staff, clients, and company safe by making sure you have first aid trained people in your work force. SPR can provide training in our training facilities in AIRDRIE, Lanarkshire, Scotland or in your premises.

SPR has been in business for over 30 years understands the needs of other businesses. We are flexible and work out the most cost-effective way to provide the training you need, at a time that suits you.

Who is this for?

The Paediatric First aid – PFA –  qualification is aimed at those working in an early years setting who require a paediatric first aid qualification to meet the early years foundation stage requirements.

The qualification is partlcu larly useful where only one first aider may be available. For example:

• Childminders
• School staff on school trips 
• Nurseries

The qualification is open to those over 16   years of age.

Pre-Requisites:

This Paediatric First aid is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being an emergency first aider. Those under 16 may undertake the qualification, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a responsible first aider.

Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.

Students will be required to demonstrate First Aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusivity

Our staff at SPR have undergone training in safeguarding, diversity, equality, and inclusivity, including mental health, disability awareness and LGBTQ+ training.

We are committed to welcoming individuals of all races, colours, ancestries, religions, origins, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, and gender identities.

Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

Course content

The Paediatric First Aid has been developed to meet  the first aid training requirements outlined by the EYFS.

The course includes:

• What is the First Aid?
• First aid in the early years setting
• Responsibilities of the first aider
  Primary survey
• Unconscious casualty management
• Child and infant resuscitation
• Choking
• Shock
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Minor burns
• Breathing disorders
• Seizures
• Head injuries
• Fractures
•  Childhood c1onditions
• Allergic reactions 
• Heat and cold

 

Paediatric First aid (PFA) – 2 Days – Key points

• Regulated qualification
• Meets Institute of Outdoor Learning  (IOL) requirements
• 16 Guided learning  hours (over 2 days)
• Valid for 3 years
• Certificate & Book included
• Assessed by MCQs and practical observation

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QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS

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