Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Courses Overview:
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification explains how to deal with a range of emergency First Aid situations involving infants and children.
This course can be customised to your needs, so please enquire about cost and availability.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) will benefit learners by preparing them to deal with a range of emergency First Aid situations when they have a duty of care to look after staff and visitors, including infants and children.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, guardians, grandparents or those who want to learn key paediatric First Aid skills as an important part of First Aid delivery in any working environment.
Duration:
One day
Prerequisites:
This course is geared towards learners who are over 14 and who are able to perform practical tasks on the floor. There are no other formal entry requirements but a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy will be helpful.
There are five mandatory assessments and one optional practical assessment, plus a theory test, for this qualification:
5 x Practical assessments which are observed by the trainer throughout the course.
❖ Infant CPR and safe use of an AED
❖ Child CPR and safe use of an AED
❖ Choking casualty
❖ Paediatric wounds, bleeding and shock
❖ Unconscious casualty
❖ Catastrophic bleeding (optional extra)
1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper).
❖ 25 minutes allowed. The minimum pass mark is 11 out of 15.
Successful candidates will have an understanding of the role of the First Aider and be able to adminster safe, prompt, effective First Aid in emergency situations. Specifically, they will:
❖ Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric First Aider
❖ Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
❖ Be able to provide First Aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive
❖ Be able to provide First Aid for an infant and a child who are choking
❖ Be able to provide First aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding
❖ Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
❖ Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
TRAINING FOR A LIFE-LONG CAREER
Learners may progress to the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or the Qualsafe Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, which will aid career progression.
Learning Advisors:
We provide guidance on your career pathway with advice on relevant courses and how you can access them.
For more info on your progression, get in touch with your Learning Advisors: Karon Reynolds and Mollie King.
Reynolds Training Services Ltd
Technical Training Centre
CATCH Facility
Redwood Park Estate, Stallingborough
North East Lincolnshire
DN41 8TH
Lead Tutor: John Reynolds
The driving force behind Reynolds and a leading figure in the Bulk Storage sector.
Qualsafe
Qualsafe produces the UK’s most popular range of first-aid training books and training aids, used by over 2,500 training providers inlcuding leading public sector bodies such as the NHS and emergency services.
Find out more
