- Description
Paediatric First Aid – FAA Level 3 – 2 day
The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies on a professional level. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.
Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage
This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the
Early Years Foundation Stage.
Duration
The qualification has 12 assigned guided learning hours (GLH) and 16 hours total qualification time (TQT). GLH indicates the number of Trainer/Assessor led hours including invigilated assessments. TQT is GLH plus time allocated for independent study and is essentially an indication of how
long a typical learner might take to complete the qualification.
Contact hours for direct classroom teaching and assessment must be no less than 12 hours over 2 days. The qualification can be delivered over a
maximum of a 6-week period with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours.
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider
•Seizure
• Diabetic emergencies
• Primary survey • Choking
• Asthma
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
• Minor injuries
• Meningitis
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Recovery position
• Febrile convulsions
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
• Fractures
• Extreme cold and heat
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Foreign bodies
• Electrical incidents
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor using oral questioning, practical observation and written assessment. Learners must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification.
Certification
This qualification lasts for 3 years.
It is recommended that, during the 3 year period, delegates attend annual refresher courses. Certificates will be posted promptly once full payment has been received.
Venue
All courses can take place at your venue or in a suitable nearby location.
Costs
All costs are based per person and include course booklet, resuscitation mouth shield and certification.