Paediatric First Aid Training

Cost: £126.00 including VAT for SCMA members

The Paediatric First Aid Course is a Gold Standard two-day course that provides in-depth training for people who are required to be First Aiders within any childcare setting. As SCMA is working in partnership with SAFA the cost for our members is £126 (inclusive of VAT). A payment of £12 will be taken by SCMA and £114 by SAFA. The recommended retail price for this course if you book directly with SAFA is £156 (inclusive of VAT).  

Training

On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:

• provide First Aid for an infant and child:

o who is unresponsive and breathing normally, including child and infant resuscitation
o who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
o who has a foreign body airway obstruction
o with external bleeding
o with injuries to bones, joints and muscles

•  understand how to administer emergency First Aid to an infant or child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness such as:
  

o sickle cell crisis
o diabetic emergencies
o asthma attack
o allergic reaction
o meningitis
o febrile convulsions

• understand how to administer First Aid to an infant or child:

o who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold
o who has sustained an electric shock
o with burns or scalds
o who has been poisoned
o who has been bitten or stung
o with minor injuries, including cuts, grazes, bumps and bruises, small splinters and nose bleeds
o with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
o with head and spinal injuries
o with anaphylaxis
o who is suffering from shock

• understand how to complete records relating to illnesses, injuries, and emergencies

How long does the course last?

Two days. Please note that these are rarely available during the weekends. Candidates are required to complete twelve contact hours of training and assessment. It is therefore necessary that candidates are able to attend for the whole duration of the course to allow them to be eligible for continuous assessment and certification.

Times

9.00am until 4.45pm

Assessment:

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course. Evidence of underpinning knowledge and practical skills must be demonstrated by the candidate.

Certification

Successful candidates will receive a St Andrew’s First Aid Training and Supplies Ltd ‘Paediatric First Aid’ certificate, which is valid for three years.

How do I book?

To book your First Aid Training telephone the Learn with SCMA Team on 01786 445377. SCMA will take a payment of £12 and you will then be directed to SAFA where you will be able complete the booking process and secure your place.