One of our most requested courses is the Paediatric First Aid course and no wonder: whether dealing with children professionally or in the home, a knowledge of how to deal with emergency situations can bring peace of mind when taking care of our most precious commodities!

The Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course is regulated by Ofqual and is aimed at those who care for children from birth to puberty.

It should be noted that the Early Years Framework states that all those who will be left in sole charge of a child or children requires the full 2-day Paediatric First Aid course. 

Duration

The EPFA requires 6 hours of contact time (plus breaks) and is normally taught over one day although it can be split into two 1/2 day sessions with an additional charge. We fully recognise that freeing up sufficient staff to attend this course during the week may be difficult so we are happy to teach this on a Saturday.

Assessment

Assessment takes two forms; practical exercises and a straightforward multi-choice paper at the end. Candidates must past both elements to qualify.

Please note that candidates must be able to perform exercises at floor level where required. It is a requirement of all regulated courses that the candidate should be able to communicate effectively with Emergency Services and, although this is not assessed formally, your instructor must be satisfied that this is the case. As such, all the question papers are in English and a reader will be provided if candidates have literacy concerns or learning difficulties.

Certification
Once qualified, the certificate is valid for 3 years at the end of which candidates will need to attend a fresh one-day course to requalify.

It is recommended by Ofsted that all Paediatric First Aiders should do an annual 3 hour refresher course to keep their skills up-to-date.

Numbers
A maximum of 12 people are allowed per trainer. Larger groups can be accommodated with additional trainers.

Costs (all plus VAT)

Course Content
The course will cover:

• Role and responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider
• Incident management
• Casualty assessment
• Infant and child CPR
• Unconscious casualty
• Recovery position
• Choking
• Anaphylaxis
• Shock
• Wounds and bleeds
• Epilepsy
• Minor injuries (small cuts, bruises, splinters)