About this course
The Paediatric First Aid (PFA) course meets Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements for paediatric first aid training. It equips delegates to respond confidently to a wide range of first aid emergencies involving infants and children.
Who is it for?
Required for childminders, nursery staff, teaching assistants and other childcare or education professionals who need to meet Ofsted or EYFS paediatric first aid requirements. RTG will confirm whether PFA or EPFA is appropriate for your setting.
Course content
- Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Managing an unresponsive infant or child
- CPR and AED use for infants and children
- Choking in infants and children
- Bleeding and wound management
- Burns, scalds and eye injuries
- Seizures and febrile convulsions
- Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
- Head injuries and fractures
- Meningitis awareness
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) awareness
Delivery options
Group training can be arranged at client premises across the United Kingdom. Blended learning options are available.
Certification and assessment
Successful learners receive a PFA certificate valid for three years.
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