QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Who is this for?
This qualification is aimed at those working in an early years setting who require a paediatric first aid qualification to meet the early years foundation stage requirements.
The QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid (RQF) is seen as the most common qualification for early years practitioners and is delivered over 2 days.
This course is the traditional 2 day Paediatric First Aid course. For the blended option click here.
Key Information
- 12 hour course
- Regulated qualification
- Childcare environments
- On site
- EYFS compliant
- 3 year certificate
- Discounts on multiple bookings
Course Content
- Roles and Responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Recovery position
- External bleeding
- Choking
- Burns
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Bites, stings and minor injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Injuries concerning eyes, ears and nose
- Medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, meningitis and febrile convulsions
- Heat and cold conditions
- Poisoning and anaphylaxis
Ways to Book
For groups who have their own venue that can be used we suggest we come to you and deliver the course.
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Awarding Body
This course is regulated by Qualifications Network UK, a provider of OfQual regulated qualifications. The course specification can be seen here.