Health & Safety courses

Certificate - Paediatric First Aid

Duration: Day release or evening.

If you are working towards a qualification, employed in childcare or care for babies and young children, this course is about planning and dealing with a first aid emergency involving babies and young children.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What you learn

How to plan for an emergency.
Protocols in administering authorised medication. To be able to deal with first aid emergencies and medical conditions involving babies and young children such as:
- Allergic reactions
- Breathing problems
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Choking
- Control of bleeding
- Diabetes
- Eye injuries
- Febrile convulsions
- Head injuries
- Meningitis
- Poisoning
- Resuscitation
- Shock
- Spinal injuries
- Sprains and strains

What next?

A health and safety executive first aid at work course.
Work towards a qualification in childcare.

How is the course assessed?

Written and practical assessment.

Which campus?

ECOSH Centre.