EFR: Emergency Care for Children Course (6 Hour) Course
Who is the Emergency Care for Children Course most suitable for?
This course is suitable for nannies, babysitters, parents/grandparents or those within Early Years who are working as part of a team with other staff who hold a Full Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
This course fulfils the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)and NVQ Requirements.
The Emergency Care for Children Course overview
In our one-day Care for Children (Paediatric First Aid) course you will learn to deal with medical emergencies involving children and infants of all ages. Many of the basic first aid protocols change when dealing with youngsters and by learning to handle situations involving injured or ill children you will be able to make a difference and offer assistance that may improve that child’s chances of a positive recovery. We use training aids specific to children and infants which gives you a true understanding of a child’s needs.
A range of subjects is covered including:
- Introduction to First Aid
- Scene Safety Assessment
- Universal Precautions-Communicable Disease Protection & Barrier Use Primary Assessment
- Obstructed Airway Management
- Rescue Breathing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Serious Bleeding
- Shock Management
- Spinal Injury Management
Secondary Care
- Injury Assessment
- Bandaging
- Illness Assessment
How long is the Emergency Care for Children Course ?
A minimum of six hours makes up this unit consisting of theoretical and practical work.
Course Accreditation
This course is valid for 2 years from the date of completion.
What are the course pre-requisites for the Emergency Care for Children Course?
None
Is there an assessment to pass the Emergency Care for Children Course?
No formal assessment is performed on this course, although the trainer will continually observe and monitor all candidates throughout the course, along with a multiple choice question paper. A Care for Children attendance certificate will be issued to all successful candidates, which is valid for 2 years
