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Qualsafe Level 3 Award in
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

3 Day Course

Ofqual Regulated

Certificate Valid for 3 Years

Compliant

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Course Overview

Would you know what to do if you saw a

child in need of first aid?

Having a good understanding of emergency

paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the

safety of children and it could mean the

difference between life and death.

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency

Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been

designed in-line with the current Early Years

Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is

ideal for:

• Those who have gained a level 2 or 3 childcare

qualification and have entered into an early

years setting and wish to be included in the

staff to child ratios to comply with the EYFS

requirements.

• Anyone who cares for infants and children, such

as parents, guardians, grandparents.

Successful candidates will be equipped with the

skills needed to deal with a range of paediatric

first aid situations.

For a more detailed overview of the course, please download the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Qualification Specification.

We can deliver this course at your premises or alternate venue. We can deliver the course content  in a bespoke manner to fit your working environment. 

Entry Requirements

Must be at least 14 years old.

Intended Audience

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for:

  • Those who have gained a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with the EYFS requirements.

  • Anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, guardians, grandparents or those who have an involvement with infants and children, and wants to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

Newly qualified entrants to an early years setting who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification on or after 30th June 2016, must also have either a full Paediatric First Aid or an Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate within three months of starting work.

What's Covered?

Topics Include

Roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider

Assessing an emergency situation

Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child 

Recovery Position

 

CPR and defibrillation​​

Choking

Minor injuries

Bites and stings

Seizures

Bleeding and shock

Note: The Emergency Paediatric First Aid content aligns with

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) syllabus.

How to Book

Keep an eye out for our upcoming calendar, select your preferred date and check out! You can also get in touch with us directly for further information. We will be regularly updating our course calendar, so be sure to check for future dates that suit your needs.

For bespoke training, on-site delivery, or any further details, our team is always available to discuss your requirements.

Contact us to get started!

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