Ofqual Regulated - Workplace PAEDIATRIC First Aid Level 3 Course

Where a risk assessment of First Aid needs identifies that there is a requirement for Paediatric First Aid practitioners in the workplace, then this national Award in Paediatric First Aid satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This also fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

All learners will receive the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Paediatric First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and efficient manner following the completion of this workplace first aid course.

What content is included on this course?

-          Role of the Paediatric First Aider

-          Primary Survey

-          Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)

-          Wounds, bleeding and shock

-          Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis

-          Head, neck and back injuries

-          Seizure

-          Choking

-          Minor injuries

-          Recovery position

-          Fractures

-          Foreign bodies

-          Diabetic emergencies

-          Asthma

-          Meningitis

-          Febrile convulsions

-          Extreme cold and heat

-          Electrical incidents

The Benefits of this Course!

• Compliance with Legal Requirements: Meets the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, which require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This also meets Department for Education statutory framework.
• Improved Workplace Safety: Equips employees with the skills to handle emergency situations, potentially reducing the severity of workplace injuries and increasing overall safety.
• Quick Response to Emergencies: Trains individuals to provide immediate care in emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests, seizures, choking, and bleeding, before professional help arrives.
• Increased Confidence: Empowers employees with the knowledge and confidence to act promptly and effectively in emergencies.
• Broad Applicability: Provides skills that are useful in both workplace settings and everyday life, allowing individuals to assist others in various environments.
• Enhanced Employee Morale: Demonstrates a company’s commitment to health and safety, which can improve employee morale and confidence in their employer's care.
• Potential Life-Saving Skills: Offers critical first aid training, including CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use, that can make the difference in life-threatening situations.
• Insurance Benefits: May contribute to lower insurance premiums for businesses by demonstrating a commitment to employee safety and risk management.
• Minimal Time Commitment: Typically completed in two days, making it a time-efficient way to improve workplace safety. This blended learning route allows delegates to complete 6 hours online learning at their own pace prior to attending a 6 hour in-person practical session. This further reduces the time staff are needed to attend the practical elements supporting the operations to the business setting.
• Accredited Certification: Provides a nationally recognised Ofqual regulated qualification which lasts for 3 years.

This course can also be completed onsite at your workplace setting. Please contact JPF First Aid to discuss a group booking where you will also receive your group discounted quotation.