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Paediatric First Aid Awareness

Level 2 | Instant Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | UK CPD Accredited | Instant Certificate Download


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Price
£23.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
4 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • CPD Certified Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Paediatric First Aid Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Paediatric First Aid Awareness training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

First aid is the initial or immediate assistance given to an injured person before the arrival of medical assistance.

This Paediatric First Aid Awareness e-learning course gives you sufficient awareness of paediatric first aid. You will obtain knowledge of dealing with common first aid situations and understand how to administer emergency first aid to an infant or child.

Entry requirements - No prerequisites required

Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)

Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price

Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Paediatric First Aid Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Certificates

CPD Certified Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

CPD

4 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims

The aims of this Paediatric First Aid Awareness e-learning course are to:

  • Enhance your knowledge and skills in regard to your responsibilities and associated actions as paediatric first aiders.
  • Provide you with knowledge and understanding of first aid procedures when working with children and babies, along with the ability to recognise and treat many childhood conditions and illnesses.

Learning objectives

This online Paediatric First Aid Awareness training course is to:

  • Explain what is meant by first aid.
  • Know the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
  • Explain the sequence of the 4 Bs.
  • Explain the aims of first aid.
  • Know how to respond in both emergency and non-emergency situations involving children and babies.
  • Recognise how to help an unconscious child or baby.
  • Explain how to perform CPR and the recovery position.
  • Develop confidence in treating minor and major bleeds.
  • Identify different types of choking and practical advice on responding to incidents.
  • Know the signs and symptoms of childhood illnesses and allergies and guidance on treatment.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this Paediatric First Aid Awareness eLearning course, learners will be able to:

  • Define paediatric first aid.
  • Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
  • List the contents of a paediatric first aid kit.
  • Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid.
  • Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child.
  • Know who to call in an emergency.
  • List some of the life-threatening conditions that can result from respiratory distress.
  • List the correct sequence of 4 Bs.
  • Identify when to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Demonstrate CPR using an infant and a child manikin.
  • Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position.
  • Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position.
  • Identify when a child or infant is choking.
  • Know how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking.
  • Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suspected to be suffering from diabetes, asthma or allergic reaction.
  • Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child.
  • Demonstrate the use of a training device adrenaline autoinjector.
  • Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding.

Why is this online Paediatric First Aid Awareness training course essential?

This Paediatric First Aid Awareness course gives you sufficient awareness of paediatric first aid. You will obtain knowledge of dealing with common first aid situations and understand how to administer emergency first aid to an infant or child.

What is covered in this course?

This online Paediatric First Aid Awareness training course covers the following:

  • Paediatric First Aid Awareness – Part 1
    • What is first aid?
    • Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
    • Who to call to get help?
    • What should be in a first aid kit for children?
    • How to assess an unconscious child or infant?
    • Recovery position for a baby and child
    • CPR on a child and baby
    • Choking
    • Nosebleeds
    • Minor wounds (bruises, grazes, eye infection, bee stings, animal bites).
  • Paediatric First Aid Awareness – Part 2
    • Major bleeds and shock
    • Fractures and dislocations
    • Spinal injury
    • Head injuries
    • Burns
    • Poisoning
    • Electric shock
    • Asthma and croup
    • Meningitis
    • Febrile convulsions
    • Heat exhaustion.
  • Paediatric First Aid Awareness – Part 3
    • Recap Primary survey - DRABC
    • Recap Secondary survey
    • Recap Recovery position
    • Recap CPR and choking
    • Seizures and epilepsy
    • Diabetes
    • Anaphylaxis
    • Hypothermia and drowning
    • Sepsis.

Paediatric First Aid Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This online Paediatric First Aid Awareness training course is suitable for the following:

  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Child carers
  • Pre-school workers
  • Nursery workers
  • Nurses
  • Teachers and classroom assistants
  • School administration and support staff
  • Sports coaches and clubs
  • Nannies and au pairs.

Paediatric First Aid Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Paediatric First Aid Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Paediatric First Aid Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

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