Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Courses Overview:
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) from Reynolds Training is for anyone with First Aid responsibilities at work who wants to ensure they have the capacity to care for children, if needed.
This course can be customised to your needs, so please enquire about cost and availability.
Over a 2 day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including:
❖ Assessing an emergency situation
❖ Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
❖ CPR
❖ Choking
❖ Meningitis
❖ Head and spinal injuries
❖ Anaphylaxis
❖ Asthma
Part of mitigating the effects of an incident at a bulk storage or process facility is being prepared for even the most unlikely of events. Dealing with Paediatric First Aid may not feel like a priority in an adults-only work environment – but there are always visitors, contractors and civilians in the vicinity, we cannot exclude children from the safety equation. Also, this qualification prepares learners who are parents for any incidents that may happen in their homelife.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who has a specific responsibility at work to provide help to others in a range of emergency First Aid situations, who wants to be sure they have every eventuality covered.
Duration:
Two days
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.
Unit 1 – Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Unit 2 – Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies
There are seven mandatory practical assessments and one optional asessment for this qualification – observed by the Trainer throughout the course, covering:
❖ 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
❖ Management of paediatric fractures
❖ Management of anaphylaxis
❖ Catastrophic bleeding (optional)
1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper)
❖ The maximum time allowed for Unit 1 is 25 minutes and for Unit 2 it is 40 minutes.
❖ The minimum pass mark for Unit 1 is 11 out of 15 and for Unit 2 it is 18 out of 25.
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:
For UNIT 1, the learner will:
❖ Comprehend the role and responsibilities involved in being a paediatric First Aider.
❖ Demonstrate the ability to assess an emergency situation safely.
❖ Be proficient in administering first aid to an unresponsive infant and child.
❖ Be skilled in providing first aid to an infant and child who are choking.
❖ Be competent in delivering first aid to an infant and child with external bleeding.
❖ Know the appropriate first aid measures for an infant or child suffering from shock.
❖ Be knowledgeable about administering first aid to an infant or child with bites, stings, and minor injuries.
For UNIT 2, the learner will:
❖ Demonstrate the ability to provide First Aid to an infant or child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles, and joints.
❖ Show proficiency in providing First Aid to an infant or child with suspected head and spinal injuries.
❖ Know how to administer First Aid to an infant or child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears, and nose.
❖ Be familiar with providing First Aid to an infant or child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.
❖ Know how to handle First Aid situations for an infant or child experiencing extremes of body temperature.
❖ Demonstrate the ability to provide First Aid to an infant or child who has sustained an electric shock.
❖ Be skilled in providing First Aid to an infant or child with burns and scalds.
❖ Know how to respond with First Aid measures to an infant or child with suspected poisoning.
❖ Be able to provide First Aid to an infant or child experiencing anaphylaxis.
A SUITE OF FIRST AID COURSES
Learners may progress to other qualifications at
the same and higher level, such as Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid, both of which are avialable from Reynolds Training.
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.
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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.
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