1 Day Paediatric First Aid Course

This course is suitable for Nannies wishing to join the Voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register (OCR). It is also suitable for Au Pairs, Babysitters, Parents and anybody who cares for children and needs a basic course.

Delivered by paediatric specialists it includes both theory and practical sessions.

This one day (6 hour) course is delivered at your venue and can be run at the weekend by arrangement.

The OCR required syllabus covers such topics as:
- First Aid Priorities
- Dealing with an Emergency
- Choking – Child and Baby
- Resuscitation (CPR) – Child and Baby
- Anaphylaxis
- Bleeding and Shock
- Burns & Scalds
- Eye & Ear injuries
- Fractures
- Childhood illnesses including Meningitis and Febrile Convulsions

Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment, there is no final examination. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.

The recommend First Aid training requirements are the following:

Nanny, Au Pair, Babysitter:
Paediatric First Aid – 6 hours
There is no set minimum that this course should take. Our syllabus meets the needs of the Voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register, which many Nannies are now opting to join.

Registered Childminder:
Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours. In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework ( EYFS) our course covers all topics required by Ofsted.

Nursery or Pre - School:
Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours. In line with the EYFS our course covers all topics required by Ofsted.

Foundation Stage Teachers:
Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours. The EYFS requires that at least one person in a school holds a twelve hour certificate in PFA. The EYFS guidance applies to those who deal with 4, 5 and rising 6 year olds. 

School staff Teaching & Support:
Emergency First Aid for Schools - 6 hours. In line with the guidance from The Department of Children, Schools and Families, this course is child orientated and suitable for all school staff who support First Aiders.

After School clubs:
Emergency First Aid for Schools - 6 hours Or Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours . Ofsted will expect the course to be relevant to the age of the children. If under 5’s are present we recommend the 12 hour course.

The general guidance, as we see it, is if under 5’s are involved then even if the 12 hour course is not a requirement we still recommend it. The guidance from Ofsted regularly highlights the need for the training to be relevant to the age of the child / children being cared for.

It is important to note that changes regularly occur, so relevant websites are listed below so you can stay up-to-date!

12hr/2 Day Paediatric First Aid Course

This 12hr/2 day course is a requirement of all Childcare Practitioners who require registration by OFSTED, this includes Childminders, Nannies, Nursery Practitioners, Pre School and After School Club Staff. This course meets the criteria required by The Department for Education and Skills (DFES). Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the delegate, there is no final examination. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years. As with all courses the aim of this course is to provide knowledge and confidence in dealing with first aid and medical emergencies involving the children in your care.

A range of subjects is covered including:

Responsibilities and reporting Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unconscious casualty Resuscitation Heart Attacks Choking Control of bleeding Shock Fractures Burns Head Injuries

Poisons Bites and stings Fainting Epilepsy Anaphylaxia Infantile convulsions Meningitis Diabetes

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