This regulated first aid qualification is specific to infants aged under 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty.
National Qualification Number: 603/0744/4
Qualification Type: QCF
Guided Learning Hours: 22 (this qualification requires a minimum of 12 classroom hrs.)
Where this qualification is undertaken in less than 22 hrs, additional learner instruction may be undertaken through reflection, research i.e. Internet, reading or work based activities.
Class size maximum: 12 Learners (1 Trainer)
mework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as issued by the department for Education and Skills Foundation Stage relating to Early Years childcare.
This Level 3 qualification is an extended version of the Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
Also approved by the Association of First Aiders.
Course Duration: Typically 2 days
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:
Emergency Paediatrics First Aid is a regulated qualification specific to infants aged under 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty. It is ideal for parents and babysitters.
The AoFAQ Emergency Paediatrics First Aid is a stand alone qualification, it also forms Unit 1 of the AoFAQ Paediatrics First Aid qualification. Where Unit 2 is completed within 10 weeks, this qualifications can be converted to the AoFAQ Paediatrics First Aid Qualification.
Note: The AoFAQ Paediatrics First Aid qualification is suitable for school staff, childcare providers, childminders in schools, nursery schools, pre-schools and staff involved in childminding. It fulfils the requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as issued by the department for Education and Skills Foundation Stage relating to Early Years childcare.
Also approved by the Association of First Aiders.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider.
1.1 Explain the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
1.2 Explain how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
1.3 Identify when to use personal protection equipment when providing first aid
1.4 Identify contents of a paediatric first aid kit
1.5 Identify the need to complete an accident report / incident report
1.6 Define an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatments
2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely.
2.1 Conduct a scene survey
2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child
2.3 Identify when to call for help
3. Be able to provide first aid to an infant/child who is unresponsive and breathing normally.
3.1 Place an infant and a child in the recovery position
3.2 Continually monitor an infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position
3.3 Assist an infant and a child who is experiencing a seizure
4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant / child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
4.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) to an unresponsive infant and an unresponsive child who is not breathing normally
4.2 Administer CPR using an infant and a child manikin
5. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is choking
5.1 Identify when choking is:
• mild
• severe
5.2 Administer first aid to an infant/child who is choking
6. Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding
6.1 Explain the effect of severe blood loss on an infant and a child
6.2 Control external bleeding
7. Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock
7.1 Recognise an infant or a child who is suffering from hypovolaemic shock
7.2 Administer first aid to an infant or child who is suffering from hypovolaemic shock
8. Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
8.1 Explain how to administer first aid for:
• bites
• stings
• small cuts
• grazes
• bumps and bruises
• small splinters
• nose bleeds
