Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training

First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training

This comprehensive training course combines the standard First Aid at Work certification with specialised Paediatric First Aid training, making it ideal for staff who require both qualifications.

Participants will develop the essential skills and confidence to respond effectively to emergency situations involving both adults and children.

The course covers all key aspects of workplace first aid, including managing injuries, treating medical emergencies, and performing CPR on adults.

The paediatric section addresses the specific considerations when providing first aid to infants and children, including child-specific CPR techniques, managing choking, and responding to common childhood injuries and illnesses.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive dual certification, valid for three years. This certification meets workplace regulatory requirements, as well as Ofsted and EYFS standards for childcare settings. This combined approach offers significant time and cost savings compared to taking separate courses.

Suitable for: workplace first aiders, teachers, childcare professionals, sports coaches, and anyone responsible for both adult and child welfare in professional settings.

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Course Information:

• Course Duration: 3 days
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 3-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Accredited: Yes ✅
• Course Mode: Face to Face

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Certificate, which is valid for 3 years. This certificate is recognised and meets the requirements for workplace first aid for both infants and adults.

• Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Course Outline:

What You Will Learn

Adult First Aid:

• How to manage medical emergencies in adults, including choking, cardiac arrest, heart attacks, and stroke.
• Recognising the signs and symptoms of serious injuries such as burns, fractures, bleeding, and shock.
• Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for adults.
• Basic wound care, bandaging, and treating minor cuts and sprains.
• First aid for common illnesses, including severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and diabetic emergencies.
• Handling unconsciousness, seizures, and head injuries.

Paediatric First Aid:

• Recognising and managing common childhood injuries like cuts, bruises, burns, and poisoning.
• Dealing with choking in infants and children.
• Administering CPR to babies and children.
• Handling febrile seizures, epileptic seizures, and other medical emergencies in children.
• Recognising symptoms of meningitis, asthma attacks, and anaphylaxis in children.
• Safe handling of children with fractures, sprains, and injuries.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Teachers and Teaching Assistants in schools
• Childminders and Nursery Staff
• Sports Coaches working with children
• Parents and Caregivers who want to be prepared for emergencies at home
• Healthcare Workers in mixed-age environments
• Employers who want to ensure safety for both adults and children in the workplace

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training, you will be able to:

1. Stay safe and handle emergency situations for both adults and children.
2. Perform CPR correctly for adults, children, and babies, using the latest guidelines.
3. Recognise and assist with different injuries, such as cuts, burns, broken bones, and head injuries, for all age groups.
4. Help with common medical emergencies, like seizures, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions, for both adults and children.
5. Know how to handle choking emergencies using the right methods for each age group.
6. Identify and give first aid for conditions and emergencies that are common in children.
7. Write clear reports of incidents and share this information with emergency services.
8. Follow proper infection control rules when giving first aid.
9. Understand the role and duties of a workplace first aider.
10. Know how to give first aid to children in different situations.

This training meets the requirements standard for workplace first aid (Qualsafe) and the Ofsted/EYFS requirements for paediatric first aid.

Course Benefits:

This First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training Course offers a comprehensive approach to first aid, ensuring you’re prepared for a variety of emergency situations.

1. Comprehensive Training: You will gain essential skills to provide first aid for both adults and children, preparing you for a wide range of emergency situations.
2. Dual Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive both the First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid certificates, valid for three years, saving you time and money.
3. Confidence in Emergencies: Learn how to stay calm and respond effectively in emergency situations, ensuring you can provide life-saving help when it’s needed most.
4. Meets Legal Requirements: The course meets the mandatory standards for workplace first aid and the Ofsted/EYFS requirements for paediatric first aid, keeping you compliant with regulations.
5. Practical Skills: The course includes hands-on practice, so you will feel confident and ready to apply what you’ve learned in real-life situations.
6. Suitable for Many Roles: Ideal for workplace first aiders, teachers, childcare professionals, sports coaches, and anyone responsible for the welfare of both adults and children.
7. Increased Workplace Safety: By completing this course, you will help create a safer environment for both adults and children in the workplace or childcare settings.
8. Learn from Experienced Trainers: Benefit from training led by skilled instructors who provide clear, practical guidance and answer all your questions.

Assessment Methods

• Practical Demonstrations: You will get hands-on practice with first aid skills, such as CPR, the recovery position, bandaging, and emergency responses for both adults and children.
• Scenario-Based Checks: You will take part in simulated emergency situations where you will need to make decisions and act in the right way.
• Multiple-Choice Exams: A written test to check your knowledge of first aid, medical conditions, and the rules you need to follow.
• Continuous Observation: The trainer will observe how you perform, your attitude, and how involved you are throughout the training.
• Skills Checklists: A list to help assess your specific techniques and make sure they meet the required standards.

Career Opportunities

Getting certified in both adult and child first aid at work can prepare you for jobs in many different areas. This dual certification opens up many job opportunities and may boosts your professional profile in different fields, such as:

1. Education Sector

• Work in schools, nurseries, or after-school clubs where knowing first aid for both adults and children is important.

2. Healthcare Support Roles

• Be better qualified for jobs like healthcare assistant, dental nurse, or clinic support staff.

3. Sports and Recreation

• Great for coaches, fitness instructors, or leisure centre staff who work with people of all ages.

4. Tourism and Hospitality

• Useful for resort staff, cruise ship workers, or tour guides who need to handle emergencies.

5. Workplace First Aid Coordinator

• Take on the role of a first aider at work with skills to help both adults and children.

6. Childcare Settings

• Meet the requirements for jobs in nurseries, preschools, or childminding services.

7. Youth Work

• Be better qualified for roles like youth club leaders, camp staff, or community coordinators.

8. Corporate Environments

• Stand out as a first aid expert in offices or workplaces.

9. Event Management

• Be a valuable team member for events where people of all ages attend.

10. Community Services

• Help out in community centres or local organisations that support people of all ages.

Great First Aid course! I attended, and it was very interesting and delivered well.