Paediatric and Early Years First Aid (OFSTED and EYFS compliant)
The Paediatric and Early Years course is designed for people who are working, or intend to work in the childcare sector. The programme syllabus meets all the requirements of OFSTED & EYFS for Early Years First Aid Provision.
The course also complies with the recommendations of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Paediatric and Early Years First Aid includes resuscitation skills for Adults, Infants and Children. Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:
- The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs.
- The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient.
- The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding.
- Recognition of common childhood complaints and illnesses and appropriate care.
- Developing an effective emergency plan for when emergencies occur.
- The keeping of simple records following an accident in the workplace/care setting.
