Highfield Level 3 International Award in Paediatric First Aid

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Highfield Level 3 International Award in Paediatric First Aid

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Course Overview

The Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is designed for learners who wish to become qualified paediatric first aiders in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for individuals who are responsible for the welfare of infants and children, including those already working or preparing to work in childcare, education, or similar environments.

The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to deal with a wide range of paediatric first aid situations, including CPR for infants and children, choking, injuries, and medical emergencies.

Key Takeaways

Participants will learn how to:

  1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  2. Assess emergency situations involving infants and children
  3. Perform CPR for infants and children
  4. Provide first aid to unresponsive infants and children
  5. Manage choking incidents involving infants and children
  6. Provide first aid for bleeding, shock, and injuries
  7. Recognise common childhood illnesses and medical emergencies
  8. Respond confidently to paediatric emergencies
  9. Provide safe and effective first aid until professional help arrives

Course Outline

Roles and Responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider +
Understanding the responsibilities and legal duties of a paediatric first aider.
Assessing an Emergency Situation +
Scene safety and performing a primary survey for infants and children.
Paediatric CPR (Infant and Child) +
Learning CPR techniques for infants and children and performing CPR on a manikin.
Managing an Unresponsive Infant or Child +
Recovery position and monitoring breathing.
Choking Management (Infant and Child) +
Recognising choking and providing first aid safely.
Bleeding and Shock Management +
Understanding how to control bleeding and treat shock in infants and children.
Injuries to Bones, Muscles, and Joints +
Providing first aid for fractures, sprains, and minor injuries.
Head and Spinal Injuries +
Recognising and responding to head and spinal injuries safely.
Medical Conditions and Sudden Illness +
Managing asthma, allergic reactions, febrile convulsions, and other childhood emergencies.
Practical First Aid Session +
Hands-on training and practical first aid demonstrations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  1. Nursery and preschool staff
  2. School teachers and assistants
  3. Childcare workers
  4. Parents and guardians
  5. Babysitters
  6. Healthcare assistants
  7. Anyone responsible for the safety of infants and children
Categories: First Aid
Duration: 1 Day
Mode: In-Class/LMS
Certificate Validity: 3 Years

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