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QA Level 3 Award in
Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Intended Audience:
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework 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. – Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.
Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents and grandparents who want to learn key paediatric first aid skills
Overview:
Over a 2 day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: assessing an emergency situation, dealing with an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma and more.
Entry Requirements:
Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training and be able to perform practical tasks at floor level.