Paediatric First Aid (2 days) for Early Years staff (delivered by Top Edge Training)

The EYFS states that all staff who have obtained a Level 2 and/or Level 3 qualification since 30 June 2016 must also hold a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification to be included in the required staff:child ratios.

There are 7 practical assessments, observed by the trainer throughout the course. There are 2 theory assessment/multiple-choice question papers. The pass mark is 11 out of 15 for Unit 1 and 18 out of 25 for Unit 2.

In addition, the trainer will carry out ongoing assessments to assess the learners’ knowledge, skills and understanding related to the assessment criteria.

To assess competence and gain certification, the learner will need to demonstrate, without assistance from a third party, practical tasks such as CPR with the casualty on the floor to simulate a real-life situation.  If the learner is unable to carry out this practical assessment, for example, because they cannot kneel, then they will not pass the course and will not gain the qualification.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• understand the role and responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider and assess an emergency situation safely
• provide first aid for an infant or child:
  • who is unresponsive
  • who is choking
  • with external bleeding
  • who is suffering from shock
  • with bites, stings and minor injuries
  • with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
  • with suspected head and spinal injuries
  • with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
  • with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
  • who is experiencing extremes of body temperature
  • who has sustained an electric shock, burns and scalds
  • with suspected poisoning
  • with anaphylaxis

This qualification is valid for 3 years. The learner needs to re-take the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified by attending a full 2 day/12 hour Paediatric First Aid course.