Early years first aid
This course is a paediatric first aid course and meets the
requirements of the Early Years foundation stage statutory
framework.
The course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by
professionals, including teachers, au pairs and playgroup leaders,
looking after young children.
It meets Ofsted requirements for registered childminders and the
requirements for nannies under the DfES Approved Carers Scheme. It
can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ
in Childcare and Education.
Who should attend?
This course is for people working with younger children - those
up to eight years old – or working towards an NVQ in Childcare and
Education.
What you will learn?
The course covers how to deal with accidents and emergencies
involving young children.
Course content
- First aid kit
- Action planning
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation
- Choking
- Asthma and diabetic emergencies
- Head injuries
- Seizures
- Bleeding
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Poisoning, bites and stings
- Foreign objects
- Childhood conditions (e.g. measles, meningitis, croup).
Course duration
12 hours.
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer. A skills-based final
assessment is available to students working towards a Childminding
NVQ.
Reserve your place on this course