12 hours
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those working towards an early years qualification and people who work with young children. This includes:
• People working in nurseries and pre schools
• People working in before and after school clubs for children in the early years age group
• Childminders or carers of children at home.
Candidates require a basic command of English (level 2) for ease of communication between tutor and candidate.
If an interrupter is needed for signing or to translate, this can be arranged at an additional cost with 14 days prior notice.
Topics Covered
Health & Safety
Reporting of Incidents
Contents of a First Aid Kit
Dealing with Emergencies
The Aims of a First Aider
Primary Survey
Airway Management
Secondary Survey
Dealing with the unconscious child
Resuscitation of Babies, Infants and Children
Use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
– Identifying and Treating:·
– Choking
– Wounds & Bleeding
– Shock
– Fractures
– Head, neck and back injuries
– Heat and Cold
– Febrile Convulsions
– Poisoning
– Burns and Scalds
– Eyes, Ear and Nose
– Epilepsy
– Asthma
– Anaphylaxis
– Sickle Cell
– Diabetes
Infectious diseases and Minor illnesses
Administration and Recording of Medicines given
Assessment
Continual assessment through observation and questions and answers throughout the course by the tutor.
Certificate
Candidates who successfully complete the course receive a certificate valid for 3 years from date of completion.
