This course enables candidates to gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide both adult and paediatric first aid, whilst minimising the number of training days required to achieve both qualifications.
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Who is this course designed for?
The Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Course is ideal for those who work in settings that require both first aiders and paediatric first aiders, such as schools, sports clubs or other childcare settings.
Combining the QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) and the QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) into 3 extended days of classroom learning, this specially designed course enables candidates to gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide both adult and paediatric first aid, whilst minimising the number of training days required to achieve both qualifications.
Candidates will cover a range of topics needed to provide effective first aid for adults, children and infants including CPR and defibrillation, choking, stroke, head injuries, asthma and much more.
About the course
- Duration: 3 Days
- Qualsafe regulated
Refresher training: Recommended every 3 years
What is covered?
Roles and responsibilities of both first aiders and paediatric first aiders
Assessing an incident
Casualty assessment
Managing an unresponsive casualty
Recovery position
CPR and defibrillation
Heart attack and Angina
Stroke
Choking
Epilepsy
Asthma
Meningitis
Diabetes
Anaphylaxis
Shock
Seizures
Febrile convulsions
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Wounds, bleeding and hypovolaemic shock
Chest injuries
Fractures
Dislocations, sprains and strains
Burns and scalds
Hypoxia
Hyperventilation
Minor injuries
Eye, nose and ear injuries
Poisoning
Electric shock
Incident reporting
Exclusive courses
If you would like a course exclusively run for your employees, at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you.
Prices for a closed course are available on application. Contact our training team to find out more or to register your interest.
