Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 Course

Description

Course details

Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 Online Training Overview

This course will give learners an overview of first aid techniques that are specific to infants under the age of 1, and children from age 1 to the onset of puberty.

Duration: 2 Hours     CPD Points: 3

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 2nd July 2023

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What You will learn

Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aid responder
• Describe how to respond to an infant or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
• Describe how to respond to an infant or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
• Describe how to provide first aid for an infant or child with an airway obstruction
• Describe how to provide first aid for an infant or child who is suffering from external bleeding, shock, or anaphylaxis

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Course Introduction: Paediatric First Aid – Level 3
• What is Paediatric First Aid?
• Minimizing Infection Risks
• First Aid and Personal Protection Equipment
• First Aid and PPE Responsibilities
• Accident Reports and Incident Records
• Reporting Procedures
• Scene Surveys
• Before Administering First Aid
• Conducting a Primary Survey
• When to Call for Help
• Calling for Help
• Assessing Consciousness
• Recovery Position
• Seizures
• Unresponsive & Not Breathing Normally
• Chest Compressions & Rescue Breaths on a Child
• Infant CPR
• Chest Compressions & Rescue Breaths on an Infant
• Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• Foreign Body Airway Obstruction in a Child
• Foreign Body Airway Obstruction First Aid – Child
• Foreign Body Airway Obstruction First Aid – Infant
• External Bleeding
• Types of Bleeding
• Dangers of Blood Loss
• Controlling External Bleeding
• Shock in Children and Infants
• Recognising & Treating Shock
• Anaphylaxis
• Symptoms and Treatment of Anaphylaxis
• Injuries to Bones, Joints, and Muscles
• Symptoms of Injuries to Bones, Joints and Muscles
• First Aid for Injuries to Bones, Joints and Muscles
• Head and Spinal Injuries
• Concussions
• Cerebral Compression
• Fractured Skull
• Spinal Injury
• Managing a Spinal Injury
• Foreign Objects in the Nose
• Foreign Objects or Chemicals in the Eye
• Foreign Object in the Ear
• Diabetes
• Hyper- and Hypoglycaemia
• Asthma
• Allergic Reactions
• Meningitis
• Febrile Convulsions
• Croup
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke
• Hypothermia
• Electric Shock
• Burns and Scalds
• Treating Burns and Scalds
• Poisoning
• Managing Sudden Poisoning
• Bites and Stings from Animals or Insects
• Small Cuts and Grazes
• Bumps and Bruises
• Nosebleeds
• Splinters

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 training for?

This online course has been written at an intermediary level 2 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes:

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health and social care worker delivering intermediate care and reablement in the community and bed-based settings
• Practitioners working in home care, general practice, and housing,
• Those in acute inpatient settings

Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 FAQ

Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.