Peadiatric First Aid
PFA
About this course
This course has been developed for those who are working
with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to
teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel
and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare
whilst in your care. The purpose of the qualification is for the
learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence
required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.
Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage
This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the
Early Years Foundation Stage.
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider
• Seizure
• Diabetic emergencies
• Primary survey
• Choking
• Asthma
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
• Minor injuries
• Meningitis
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Recovery position
• Febrile convulsions
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
• Fractures
• Extreme cold and heat
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Foreign bodies
• Electrical incidents
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Duration
Total qualification Time (TQT) is 15 hours, with at least 12 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom over a minimum of 2 days plus independant pre and post course study.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Age Limits
Minimum of 16 years of age
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