EYT 21/278

Event Type(s)

Course

Event Description

This full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Blended course which includes 12 hours of study and is provided through a blended learning offer combining 6 hours of online study followed by a 6 hour face-to-face training course.

The course is suitable for those working in registered Early Years provision and anybody working with children from birth to 8 years. At least one person who has a current Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings.

All newly qualified entrants to the Early Years workforce who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification on or after 30th June 2016, must also have either a full PFA or an emergency PFA certificate within three months of starting work.

It is fully compliant with OFSTED and the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage 2017) guidelines and is Accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB). This Full Paediatric First Aid Qualification is valid for 3 years at which point the certificate must be renewed.

The training includes an assessment of competence and leads to the award of a certificate upon successful completion.

Providers should consider whether paediatric first aiders need to undertake annual refresher training, during any three year certification period to help maintain basic skills and keep up to date with any changes to PFA procedures. We offer the Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification that might be suitable for providers who wish to do an annual refresher.

LINK to Statutory Framework

Training Objectives

The aim of this course is to support you in raising your awareness of situations likely to occur when looking after children which require First Aid and teaches you the appropriate strategies for successfully resolving them.

Learning Outcomes

If you apply what you have learnt in this course you will be able to;

Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock.

Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock.

Help a baby or child who has burns or scalds.

Help a baby or child who has a suspected fracture.

Help a baby or child with head, neck or back injuries.

Help a baby or child who is suspected of being poisoned.

Help a baby or child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose.

Help a baby or child with an eye injury.

Help a baby or child with a bite or sting.

Help a baby or child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold.

Help a baby or child having:

a diabetic emergency;

an asthma attack;

an allergic reaction;

meningitis;

and/or febrile convulsions

Identify the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents)

Course Pre-Requisites

Online learning details will be emailed approximately 1 month before the course. Learners must complete the online learning BEFORE attending the face-to-face session.

This course has been arranged for Early Years settings. Other groups are welcome to attend, but please read the course costs below before booking.

Early Help staff, should contact the Practice Improvement team by email on early.years.training@westsussex.gov.uk if they wish to attend.

Places on this event are non-refundable, if you are unable to attend please consider substituting your booking.

Subject Areas

Early Years / Health & Safety

Target Audience

Trainers

Course Owner

Learning and Development Admin (learninganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk)

Course Costs

Internal LA Cost: £60

PVI/Care Provider Cost: £60

Partnership Cost: £60

Early Years Subscriber Cost: £0

External Cost: £60