1 & 2 day Paediatric Appointed Person
About the course
This paediatric first aid course meets the requirements of the Early Years foundation stage statutory framework. The course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, au pairs and playgroup leaders, looking after young children.
It meets Ofsted requirements for registered childminders and the requirements for nannies under the DfES Approved Carers Scheme. It can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
Topic areas covered
- Contents of a First aid kit
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation
- Choking
- Asthma and diabetic emergencies
- Head injuries
- Seizures
- Bleeding
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Poisoning, bites and stings
- Foreign objects
- Childhood conditions (e.g. measles, meningitis, croup).
Course information
| Teaching Time | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1 day (6 Hours) or 2 day (12 hours) |
Continuous assessment by trainer. HSE certificate valid for three years |
