Summary

SGS College are delighted to offer the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid in collaboration with AMP Training Solutions Ltd. This course is predominantly targeted at the Early Years workforce hence it being delivered on a Saturday, however this course may help anyone caring for children and want to be aware of what to do in relation to a first aid incident.

When: Saturday 25th May and Saturday 1st June ( you need to be able to attend both sessions)

Where: SGS College Wise campus

Time: 9:30 - 4:00

Units covered:

• Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies

Introduction:

The Paediatric First Aid qualification aims to give learners the necessary knowledge, and practical competencies required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations. The qualification aims to enable learners who work or intend to work in a childcare setting, to have the skills, knowledge, understanding and ability to deal with emergency situations. The range of skills covered on this 12 hour course, include, but not exclusive to first aid and resuscitation procedures for child and infant casualties, the ability to be able to recognise and manage childhood medical conditions, as well as being able to provide emergency treatment until the arrival of the emergency medical services.

This qualification is prefect for: learners who are currently employed, or who wish to be employed in a childcare setting, including nursery nurses, pre-school teachers, teaching assistants and student teachers, parents and grandparents or anyone caring or responsible for the care of a child.

This Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid qualification enables learners to progress onto qualifications at the same level or above. It also allows industry professionals to maintain their continuous professional development and progress their careers. Upon successful completion of this qualification learners may wish to pass on the knowledge and skills they have acquired through training as a first aid tutor / assessor.

Industry Standards

• Department for Education: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines
• Health and Social Care Board (NI)
• Childminding and Day Care for children Under Age 12 Minimum Standards
• Welsh Government: National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12 years