Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 Award

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one individual holding a current and comprehensive paediatric first aid certificate on the premises, whenever children are present.

Providers should also take into account the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly, to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly.

Our QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) aligns precisely with the Department for Education’s EYFS framework, catering to:

• Individuals with level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualifications entering early years settings and aiming to comply with EYFS requirements
• Registered child-minders and assistants who need a current and full paediatric first aid certificate to comply with EYFS regulations
• Non-professionals involved with infant and childcare, such as parents and grandparents, seeking essential paediatric first aid skills.

Successful candidates will grasp the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, acquiring the skills to administer safe and effective treatment across various paediatric first aid scenarios.

What’s covered?

• The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
• Assessing an emergency situation
• Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
• Recovery Position
• CPR and defibrillation
• Choking
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Fractures
• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
• Meningitis
• Asthma
• Febrile Convulsions
• Seizures
• Diabetic Emergencies
• Poisoning
• Burns and scalds
• Electric Shock
• External Bleeding
• Hypovolemic Shock
• Eye, ear and nose conditions
• Bites and stings
• Minor Injuries
• Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures