QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF)

Award in Pediatric First Aid Training Ashford

Pediatric First Aid Training Ashford, Kent. This Level 3 Award qualification fulfils Onsted’s first aid requirements for early years teachers. our office location

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, illnesses, injuries and emergencies which can arise when looking after children.

Intended Audience

The QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF) qualification has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide first aid to children and/or babies. This qualification fulfils Ofsted’s first aid requirements for early years teachers, nursery workers and childminders (as defined within the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage 2014 and within the Child Care Register Guide).

Course 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.

Key Facts

QAN Number: 601/3193/7
Ofqual regulated? Yes
Number of Units: 2 mandatory units
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 22
Contact Learning Hours (CLH): 12 minimum
Credit Value: 3
Assessment: 6 x Practical assessments, 2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers) and continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course.
Qualification Valid For: 3 years