PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
EPFAÂ Level 3 - 1 Day course
PFA Level 3 - 2 Day course
The IQL Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to administer first aid to children and infants.
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The IQL Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (PFA) covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to administer first aid to children and infants.
This two-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills related to children, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe environment for children and infants.
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These qualifications are Ofqual accredited and valid for three years.
EMERGENCY PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID OVERVIEW
EPFA 1 Day
Content
A range of subjects are covered including:
Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider
How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock
How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively
How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction
How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding
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Assessment
Emergency Paediatric First Aid is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and to deal with a casualty. All Assessment Criteria in the units must be achieved.
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Renewal
In order to re-qualify, learners must be assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the unit. For Emergency Paediatric First Aid this will be the same as the initial course of 6 hours.
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID OVERVIEW
PFA 2 Day
Content
A range of subjects are covered including:
Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider
How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock
How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively
How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction
How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a head, a neck and a back injury
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock
How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung
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Assessment
Paediatric First Aid is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and to deal with a casualty. All Assessment Criteria in the units must be achieved.
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Renewal
In order to re-qualify, learners must be assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the unit. For Paediatric First Aid this will be the same as the initial course of 12 hours.