This is an Ofsted accredited course that is suitable for persons who work or look after children and young people.

This course is aimed at people who are the first aid appointed representative in their workplace or organisation where children and infants are present. This course covers a variety of areas and is certificated.

There may be an assessment at the end of this course or continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments during the course.

The course will cover the following with a focus on children and infants:

• The role of the Paediatric first aider
• Choking in Children and infants
• To assess an emergency situation
• Cuts, Grazes, bruising and bumps
• Communication and casualty care
• Diabetic emergencies
• Allergic Reaction in children (Bites/stings)
• Fainting
• Asthma in children and infants
• Head & eye injuries
• Bleeding (minor and severe)
• Health and safety (first aid) regulations and recording of accidents
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Poisoning
• Burns and scalds
• Resuscitation (Children CPR)
• Convulsions in children and infants
• Seizures in children and infants