(Two Day Course – 12 hours contact time)
An Ofsted Compliant Course that complies with the requirements to meet the needs of adults working with children.
Who Should Attend?
Any person in the position of looking after children’s welfare, including: Nursery Nurses, Child Minders, Nannies, Au Pairs, Teachers, Playgroup Assistants and Classroom Assistants.
The person nominated should:
- Possess an aptitude to absorb new knowledge and skills.
- People who want to work with children.
- People working towards an NVQ in childcare.
- People working in education.
What are the Benefits of the Course?
- Updates the skills, knowledge and ability of staff / personnel to respond safely to an emergency situation.
- Meets the requirements of Health & Safety and Ofsted.
- Decrease the risk of Litigation.
- Increases individuals skills and confidence
- Opportunity to network, share good practices and experiences.
What will you learn?
The course will give candidates the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will assist them to deal with a First Aid Emergency involving children.
Course Content
- Principles & Priorities of First Aid, First Aid Box, Accident Forms.
- Safe Assessment of a situation
- Basic Life Support Management for Infants, Children, Adults
- Management of an unconscious casualty (Infants, Children, Adults)
Assessment and treatment of:
- Bleeding
- Shock
- Choking
- Burns and Scalds
- Heat Stroke
- Poisoning
- Diabetes
- Stings and bites
- Childhood Conditions (eg meningitis, measles)
- Hyperventilation
- Disorders of the Airway
- Epilepsy
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Stroke
- Hypothermia
- Asthma
- Eye Injuries
- Allergic Reactions
- Foreign Objects
- Drowning
Certification
Upon completion of the two day course and successfully completing final assessment successful candidates receive a certificate to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. (Level 3)