Paediatric First Aid (Full Course)

A two-day course aimed at those who work with babies and small children, in particular teachers, child minders, crèche or playgroup assistance and anyone responsible for youth organisations. 


This level 2 certificate meets the standards and guidelines laid down by OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

note: Candidates must be over 16

Outcomes:

  • HSE level 2certificate that (valid for 3 years)

Assessment:

  • Continuous assessment

Course Content:
  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Infantile convulsions
  • Controlling bleeding and shock
  • Hygiene control
  • Eye injuries
  • Sickle cell anaemia
  • Resuscitation
  • Head injuries
  • Diabetes
  • Foreign bodies
  • Anaphylaxia
  • Epilepsy
  • Heat and cold
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fainting
  • Chocking
  • Fractures
  • Meningitis
  • Burns
  • Poisons
  • Asthma