TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Unit 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider 

• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider 
• 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 
• 1.3 Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid 

2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely

• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 
• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child 
• 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 

3. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive

• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using an infant and a child manikin 
• 3.3 Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position 
• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position 
• 3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for and infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position 
• 3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure 

4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking

• 4.1 Identify when choking is: Mild or Severe 
• 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking 

5. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding

• 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child 
• 5.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding 

6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock

• 6.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock 
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock 

7. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries

• 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid for: • Bites • Stings • Small cuts • Grazes • Bumps and bruises • Small splinters • Nosebleeds 

Unit 2: Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies

1. Be able to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

• 1.1 Recognise a suspected: Fracture or dislocation and Strain or Sprain
• 1.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected: Fracture or dislocation and Strain or Sprain
• 1.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

2. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries

• 2.1 Recognise a suspected: Head Injury and Spinal Injury
• 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected head injury
• 2.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected spinal injury

3. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

• 3.1 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child with a foreign body in the: Eye, Ear and Nose
• 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with an eye injury

4. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.

• 4.1 Recognise suspected: • Diabetic emergencies • Asthma attack • Allergic reaction • Meningitis • Febrile convulsions
• 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suspected to be suffering from • Diabetic emergency • Asthma attack • Allergic reaction • Meningitis • Febrile convulsions.

5. Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.

• 5.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from extreme cold and extreme heat
• 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child who is suffering from: extreme cold • extreme heat

6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock

• 6.1 Identify how to safely manage an incident involving electricity
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child who has suffered an electric shock

7. Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with burns or scalds

• 7.1 Identify how to recognise the severity of burns and scalds
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with burns and scalds

8. Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning

• 8.1 Identify how poisonous substances can enter the body
• 8.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child with sudden poisoning

9. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis

• 9.1 Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child
• 9.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with suspected anaphylaxis
• 9.3 Demonstrate the use of a training device adrenaline auto-injector.

Who should do this Course?

The Paediatric First Aid (PFA) course can be attended by anyone for any reason they like.

However, is relevant to those who fall under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework such as nursery workers, nannies and childminders who work with infants and children from birth to the age of 5 years.

Additionally, teachers and school nurses who work with children and teenagers upto the age of 18 years.

If you have any question regarding your requirements get in touch though our Contact Us  page.

How long is the Course?

This course is delivered over a period of 2 days and requires 12 hours contact time of training.

How can the Training be Delivered?

We only offer this as a Classroom and Blended Learning Course.

What is Blended Learning?

Blended Learning  combines online e-Learning (Part 1) with a Classroom Course (Part 2).

Subsequently, this approach reduces classroom time, offers flexibility, and is available at a reduced cost.

After making your booking, you will receive joining Instructions and a dedicated login to complete the part 1 learning.  Part 1 MUST be completed prior to attending the classroom part 2 of the course.

How long does the Qualification last?

The Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Qualification lasts for 3 years.

In addition, we strongly recommended that the Paediatric First Aid Annual Refresher  course is completed on the annual anniversary of the qualification.

What do I need to do to stay Qualified?

It is strongly recommended by the HSE that a Paediatric First Aid Annual Refresher course is completed on the annual anniversary of the qualification.

Furthermore, once the 3 years have elapsed, the complete PFA course will need to be completed again.

Who do we work with?

We work alongside ProTrainings to deliver Regulated Training, e-Learning and other Additional Training packages.

What is a Combined Course?

Some first aid courses offer the option to combine or overlap them, especially when they share similar curriculum.

For instance, consider a scenario where a First Aid at Work Course spans over 3 consecutive days to obtain the qualification. However, individuals seeking only the Emergency First Aid at Work certification can attend day 1 of the course to achieve the EFAW qualification.

Additionally, we also offer combined Paediatric First Aid courses, which may extend the training time slightly.

It’s important to note that the report and finish times of the course details during the booking process will accurately reflect any combined training.

When will I receive my Certificate?

Certificates as standard are digitally sent via email.

However, this can take up to 3 working days after course completion.

CPD Hours

This course includes 16.0 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), although the duration for online completion may be less.

The content of this course, along with all others offered, has been independently certified to comply with universally recognized CPD standards. Each course comes with a Certified CPD Statement, a Certificate, and for online courses, an Evidence-Based Learning statement.

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