Paediatric First Aid

This course

The e-learning can form part of blended learning if at least 6 hours of the training is face to face; a minimum of 12 hours of learning is provided to learners (when combined with time spent face to face) and; learners’ skills and knowledge is assessed in full during the face-to-face part of the course, in accordance with the qualification specification.

Areas covered

• Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider
• Assessing an emergency situation
• Providing first aid to an infant or child who is unresponsive, choking or has external bleeding
• Providing first aid to an infant or a child with a suspected bone fracture or dislocation; head, neck or back injury
• An infant or a child with a condition that affects the ears, eyes and nose; burns or scalds; an acute medical condition or sudden illness; a minor injury; shock
• An infant or a child experiencing the effects of extreme heat or cold
• An infant or child who has sustained an electric shock or been poisoned
• Providing first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis

Who is it aimed at?

Anyone looking after infants and children such as carers, childminders and schools.

Typical Duration

6 to 8 hours

How It Works

Our e-learning is available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs and laptops. All you need is an internet connection. Learners simply log on to the Highfield Learner Management System (LMS) and work their way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context.

Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.

Certification

Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.

Accreditation

This e-learning course is a Highfield Qualifications accredited programme.