CH 22/2305

Event Type(s)

Course

Event Description

This certificated one day course is for Foster Carers and WSCC Childrens Residential staff. It covers basic lifesaving first aid for children and infants (from birth to 18).

This event is strictly for pre-booked, confirmed delegates only. You will not be permitted to attend if you do not have a confirmed booking.

Training Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to deal with accidents and emergencies involving children and infants in line with Health and Safety (First Aid) legislation and Ofsted regulations.

Learning Outcomes

If you apply what you have learnt on this course, you will be able to:

Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider:

Identify the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider

Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment

Be able to assess an emergency situation safely:

Conduct a scene survey

Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child

Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive:

Identify how to administer effective Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to an infant and a child

Demonstrate CPR using an Infant and a child manikin

Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position

Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position

Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for an infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position

Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure

Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking:

Identify when choking is:

Mild

Severe

Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking

Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding:

Identify the severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child

Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding

Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock:

Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock

Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock

Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries:

Explain how to administer first aid for:

Bites

Stings

Small cuts

Grazes

Bumps and bruises

Small splinters

Nose bleeds

Course Pre-Requisites

Important notes
Please be aware, CPR on a manikin must be demonstrated on the floor at least once for the purpose of assessment.

Please consider carefully whether you are able to undertake these activities before applying.
If you are unable to do so, please contact Learning and Development for further advice before booking a place on this course: learninganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk

You will be asked on the day of the course to read and sign a Medical Declaration to confirm you know of no condition that would affect your ability to take part in the course.

This event is strictly for pre-booked, confirmed delegates only. You will not be permitted to attend if you do not have a confirmed booking.

As you will be working on the floor, it is recommended that you wear casual clothing.

You must bring Photo I.D. for the trainer to check;
Your Passport / Driving Licence or Work I.D. Card are acceptable.

If you do not provide Photo I.D. you will not be permitted to attend this event.

You must read the Qualsafe Awards Training Commitment document (attached) before participating in this event.

Subject Areas

First Aid / Foster Care / Health & Safety

Target Audience

Trainers

Course Owner

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

Course Costs

Internal LA Cost: £0

PVI/Care Provider Cost: £0

Partnership Cost: £70

Early Years Subscriber Cost: £100

External Cost: £100