EMERGENCY PAEDIATRIC First Aid
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (PFA) - 6 hours
The Department for Education (DfE) has now published their updated guidance, with an implementation date 3 April 2017.
In summary:
• At least one person who has a current full paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings
• The certificate must be for a full course consistent with the criteria set out in course content
• PFA training must be renewed every three years and be relevant for workers
• All newly qualified entrants to the early years workforce who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification on or after 30 June 2016, must also have either a full PFA or an emergency PFA certificate within three months of starting work
This first aid course is ideal for those working in a childcare setting - nursery, kindergarten, childminders as well as primary schools with EYFS.
Course content:
The Emergency PFA course should be undertaken face-to-face and last for a minimum of 6 hours (excluding breaks) and cover the following areas:
• Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take
• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
• Help a baby or child who is having a seizure
• Help a baby or child who is choking
• Help a baby or child who is bleeding
• Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock)
UPCOMING COURSES:
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course 1 day £85.00 + VAT Per Person
3rd October 2024, Malton North Yorkshire
2nd December 2024, Malton North Yorkshire
20th January 2025 Malton North Yorkshire
13th March 2025 Malton North Yorkshire
28th April 2025 Malton North Yorkshire
Please book in advance
To book your place on one of our courses, please complete the enquiry form HERE and we will respond quickly.
Alternatively you can call 07748 965696 or email chris@yortraining.co.uk today.
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