What is paediatric first aid?
A first-aider must have an appropriate first-aid qualification and the qualification must be appropriate to the ages of the children in their care.​ Our paediatric first aid e-learning course gives learners the opportunity to undertake online paediatric first-aid training which forms part of the requirements needed for learners to go onto achieve the Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF).
The 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 scolds; 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.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge needed.
Typical Duration
6 – 8 Â hours.
The Highfield Quality Endorsed Stamp
The Highfield Qualifications Quality endorsed stamp means that the content of the courses that we provide is of the highest standard in terms of quality. Our e-Learning resources can be used as a stand-alone course or to prepare learners for a qualification from Highfield or other awarding organisations.
Once you have completed one of our e-Learning course you may then wish to go on to achieve a Highfield qualification and as we are a Highfield Approved Centre, This can be done by sitting a formal examination at our premises or yours if you are a business or you can use our Qualify at Home service which allows anyone to learn and get qualified from work, at home or anywhere with an internet connection, click here to find out more.
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.
Why choose our e-learning?
We make the most complex of subjects easier to digest through media and content-rich exercises that motivate and engage learners. All of our e-learning uses interactive exercises and gaming combined with media-rich content, interactive scenarios, and relevant photography and illustrations. Content is provided by industry-leading experts. What that means for your learners is stimulating and engaging content they’ll respond to and, most importantly, remember.
Key elements of our e-learning courses are:
- Interactive exercises/gaming
- media-rich content
- interactive 3D scenarios
- content provided by market leading experts
- relevant photography and illustrations
- multi-generational content and style
Group Discounts
Group and bulk discounts are available on this course, to see what discounts are available please click the contact us button below and send us a message, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Purchasing Licences
The quickest way to purchase course licences is by purchasing them online by adding them to your cart and making your payment or you can contact us by dropping us a message.
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