Level 3 Diploma in Paediatric First Aid - CPD Accredited
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Curriculum
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Module 01: Introduction to Pediatric First Aid 10:29
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Module 2: Assessing Emergency Situations 09:39
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Module 3: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Infants 07:27
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Module 4: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Children 07:07
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Module 5: First Aid for Injuries 10:22
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Module 6: Asthma, Seizures, Meningitis & Allergic Reaction 12:47
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Module 7: Dental Emergencies 09:01
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Module 8: Environmental Conditions 08:43
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Module 9: Child and Infant-Specific Illnesses 10:01
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Module 10: Medication in First Aid 08:45
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Module 11: First Aid Kit and Equipment 09:32
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Module 12: Communicating and Comforting an Injured Child 12:27
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Module 13: Child Safety and Injury Prevention 08:09
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Module 14: Introduction to Safeguarding 09:49
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Module 15: Recognising and Responding to Abuse and 10:16
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Module 16: Responding to Concerns and Making Referrals 09:47
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Module 17: Mental Health, Safeguarding and Wellbeing 09:44
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Module 18: Basics of Nutrition-I 12:47
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Module 19: Macronutrients 10:57
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Module 20: Micronutrients 11:13
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Module 21: Diet and Disease 09:34
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Module 22: Nutrition Education and Behaviour Change 10:30
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MCQ Assessment 04:00
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Course Completion 02:00
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Description
Paediatric First Aid
Caring for infants and children requires knowledge of first aid to handle emergencies effectively. This course provides essential skills to assess, respond to, and prevent medical emergencies in young children. From CPR to treating injuries and handling illnesses, you will gain the confidence to act quickly in critical situations.
Course Curriculum of Paediatric First Aid
Module 01: Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
This module introduces the principles and importance of paediatric first aid. Learners explore the role of a first aider and the essential differences in providing care for the paediatric population, providing a solid foundation for recognising paediatric emergencies.
Module 02: Assessing Emergency Situations
Focusing on initial assessment skills for paediatric cases, this module teaches learners how to evaluate scenes, check responsiveness, and identify life-threatening issues in a child. It emphasises calm decision-making and prioritising paediatric care.
Module 03: Basic Life Support (BLS) – Infants
Learners study infant-specific CPR procedures for the paediatric patient, including rescue breaths and chest compressions. The module explains anatomical differences in infants and safe techniques for paediatric BLS.
Module 04: Basic Life Support (BLS) – Children
This module builds on BLS skills with a focus on the older paediatric patient. Learners practise correct CPR ratios and managing choking incidents, emphasising quick and appropriate action in paediatric emergencies.
Module 05: First Aid for Injuries
Covering a broad range of paediatric injuries, this module includes bleeding control, burns, and fractures. Learners gain an understanding of signs and safe management techniques for paediatric injuries of varying severity.
Module 06: Asthma, Seizures, Meningitis & Allergic Reaction
This module explores common but potentially serious paediatric conditions. Learners review asthma attacks, seizure types, and severe allergic reactions, with clear action plans for paediatric emergencies.
Module 07: Dental Emergencies
Here, learners examine dental-related injuries in the paediatric patient. The module explains emergency management steps and when urgent dental or medical care is required for a child.
Module 08: Environmental Conditions
This module looks at how environmental factors affect the paediatric patient, including heatstroke and hypothermia. Learners understand preventive steps and safe responses to paediatric environmental emergencies.
Module 09: Child and Infant-Specific Illnesses
Learners explore a wide range of illnesses commonly affecting the paediatric population. The focus is on recognising symptoms early and providing initial supportive paediatric care.
Module 10: Medication in First Aid
This module outlines the safe use of medications in paediatric first-aid, including consent and dosage basics. It highlights legal limitations and professional responsibilities for paediatric care.
Module 11: First Aid Kit and Equipment
Learners become familiar with essential paediatric first-aid equipment. Emphasis is placed on being organised and prepared with age-appropriate supplies for paediatric emergencies.
Module 12: Communicating and Comforting an Injured Child
Focusing on paediatric-centred communication, this module teaches strategies for calming a distressed child. Emotional support is presented as a crucial part of successful paediatric first-aid response.
Module 13: Child Safety and Injury Prevention
This module examines common hazards and how to prevent accidents in the paediatric environment. Practical prevention strategies for paediatric safety are emphasised.
Module 14: Introduction to Safeguarding
Learners study paediatric safeguarding principles and the importance of protection policies. The module outlines the responsibilities of all individuals working with the paediatric population.
Module 15: Recognising and Responding to Abuse
This module explores types of paediatric abuse and how to identify indicators. Learners practise appropriate responses to concerns involving a paediatric patient.
Module 16: Responding to Concerns and Making Referrals
Building on previous safeguarding modules, this section teaches paediatric reporting procedures and how to escalate concerns to appropriate authorities for a child's welfare.
Module 17: Mental Health, Safeguarding and Wellbeing
This module highlights the link between mental health and paediatric safeguarding. Learners understand the importance of holistic paediatric care for a child's wellbeing.
Module 18: Basics of Nutrition – I
Learners begin exploring paediatric nutrition, including essential food groups and balanced diets. The module helps recognise how diet contributes to paediatric wellbeing.
Module 19: Macronutrients
This module covers carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for the paediatric diet, explaining their functions and impact on growth and development in children.
Module 20: Micronutrients
Focusing on vitamins and minerals, this module examines their role in paediatric immunity, bone health, and cognitive function for a growing child.
Module 21: Diet and Disease
Learners explore how nutrition affects disease risk in the paediatric population. The module emphasises paediatric prevention through dietary awareness.
Module 22: Nutrition Education and Behaviour Change
The final module introduces ways to encourage healthier eating habits in the paediatric population through practical strategies suitable for parents, carers, and childcare settings.
Who is this course for?
Paediatric First Aid
Anyone who is interested in Paediatric First Aid can enrol in this Paediatric First Aid course.
This Paediatric First Aid, CPR, Oxygen, Childcare & Nutrition course is suitable for the following:
- Nursery Nurse
- Childminder
- Teaching Assistant (Primary or Early Years)
- Nanny / Au Pair
- Early Years Practitioner
- Playworker
- Preschool Teacher
This Paediatric First Aid course is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in the relevant field; Also for those who are interested in enrolling in further -
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF) instead.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF)
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
- Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
- TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - PFA
- Level 3 Award for Emergency First Responders (RQF)
- Paediatric Blended 12 Hour Infant/Child First Aid (VTQ) - PFA
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 2 Award in Babysitting (RQF)
Requirements
Paediatric First Aid
There is no prior requirement to enrol on this Paediatric First Aid course. All you need to enrol in the Paediatric First Aid program is a smart device and stable internet connection access.
Career path
By undertaking this course, you can explore a range of career paths and pursue various employment prospects such as:
- After School Club Assistant
- Paediatric First Aid Trainer
- Crèche Worker
- SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
- Baby Room Leader
- Childcare Coordinator
- Family Support Worker
- Foster Carer
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