Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Overview

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 and more.

Learning

• Delegates will understand:
• 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).

Other

Assessment: Multiple choice exam and practical CPR, AED assessment.

Assessment

Quantitative assessment (For example: exam, quiz, written assignments, or a risk assessment)