Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3

Service Description

This concise one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, endorsed by TQUK as a Vocational Training Qualification (VTQ), provides essential foundational first aid skills specifically focused on infants and children. It is ideal for individuals such as parents, babysitters, or those working in childcare settings who require core, life-saving paediatric first aid skills but where a more extensive 2-day course or a fully regulated RQF qualification is not a strict requirement. This course empowers learners with the confidence and competence to act effectively in critical paediatric emergencies. Course Length: This is a 1-day course, typically with a minimum of 6 contact hours. Main Topics: 1. Understanding the Role of an Emergency Paediatric First Aider. 2. Assessing an Emergency Situation. 3. Managing an Unresponsive Infant or Child (Breathing Normally). 4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use. 5. Choking. 6. Wounds and Bleeding. 7. Shock. 8. Minor Injuries. 9. Seizures. This TQUK Endorsed Emergency Paediatric First Aid (VTQ) course offers comprehensive, high-quality training covering essential paediatric first aid content relevant to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. While it equips learners with vital skills for caring for children, it is important to note that this is an endorsed VTQ, not an Ofqual-regulated RQF qualification. While it covers essential paediatric first aid skills, it is important to note that this 6-hour course alone is generally not sufficient to meet the full paediatric first aid requirements for staff who are counted in adult-to-child ratios under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. The EYFS typically requires a more comprehensive 12-hour qualification (often the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid RQF) or an equivalent blended learning approach. This course is highly valuable for building foundational skills and can contribute to a fuller qualification, or meet the needs of those not required to hold the full 12-hour certificate.