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PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
A course of 12 hours duration, which aims to suit the requirements of
all those involved in the care of young children and babies. Typically,
those in the childminding
and playgroup setting are most likely to take
this course of training.
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Course Details:
Overview
First Aid for Pre-School
Children is a 12 hour training course especially designed for carers of
young children in any environment. It is specifically relevant for
pre-school and nursery staff, parents and play leaders.
The course meets the
requirements of OFSTED and the HSE recommendations for Appointed Person
and can be linked to NVQ units.
Topics Covered
This course is highly
participative and delegates will cover a range of suitable first aid
topics including:
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Aims and principles
of first aid
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What to do in an
emergency
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Recognition of
emergency illness
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Asphyxia - care of a
choking casualty
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Cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) infant/child/adult
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Assessment and
treatment bleeding and shock
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Assessment and
treatment of fractures
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Assessment and
treatment of burns and scalds.
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Dressings
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The first aid box and
accident book
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will have covered how to:
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Give emergency First Aid to an injured person until medical
assistance arrives
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Recognise and appropriately treat most emergency situations
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Carry out the duties of an Appointed Person as specified within
the First Aid Regulations.
Assessment
There is no formal assessment.
Successful completion of the course qualifies the holder to act as
an 'Appointed Person' in the workplace. The certificate is valid for three
years from the date of issue.
Cost
| Per Delegate |
£75.00 |
Costs are per delegate and include a
personal reference manual & certification fees. |
| 6 - 8 Delegates |
£71.00 |
| 9 - 12 Delegates |
£68.50 |
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