Paediatric First Aid for Childcare Workers (Ofsted syllabus)

This twelve hour programme, which complies with Ofsted syllabus guidelines, will develop the necessary skills those working with children may need to deal with everyday incidents such as common childhood illness, head injuries and nose bleeds, to more serious life threatening issues such as breathing difficulty and the unconscious child.

Awarding Body

Hsh certificate of attendance.

Although the course is not accredited by the HSE, all hsh trainers are HSE accredited and approved.

Guided Learning Hours 12

An Paediatric course is usually run over two days, but can be flexible, delivered over split sessions if appropriate.

The course covers:

• BLS – CPR /airway management
• Unconscious patient – primary and secondary survey – recovery position
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures, sprains and strains
• The First Aid box
• Record keeping
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Foreign objects – choking
• Common childhood illnesses and conditions

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded the HSE approved First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for three years

Assessment of competence is on-going practical and knowledge assessment by trainer. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded a certificate of achievement, valid for three years. Recommended annual skills update.

Course dates 2012 (2 day)   

Saturday 8th September, Saturday 15th September