Courses - Paediatric - 12 hours

This course is in line with the Practice Guidance- Appendix 1 criteria for effective paediatric first aid training [page 23] of the Early Years Foundation Stage "Every Child Matters".  It is the course required by the Department for children, schools and families [DCSF] and expected by OFSTED.  It is the same syllabus as that for Childminders and Pre-schools etc.  Advice is that there should be at least one trained person at all times, so to cover trips, absences etc. schools may need to consider training more than one person.  Several schools have found the course so useful that they have gone on to train a large number of staff.  See FAQs      Current Paediatric Courses

It is not just a stretched 6 hour Basic First Aid course and covers many additional topics.  Training is supported with DVDs to enhance understanding and retention.  Although this course is normally taught as 2 x 6 hour days, it is possible to arrange this as 4 x 3 hour or 3 x 4 hour sessions in some cases.

As mentioned in "Every Child Matters" (May 2008) on page 26 of the Statutory Framework [Welfare Requirements] and Page 23 [Appendix 1] of the Practice Guidance
"In order to meet the requirements of the EYFS, paediatric first aid courses must be approved by the local authority in whose area the provision is located" 
Hertfordshire County Council; approvAs mentioned in "Every Child Matters" (May 2008) on page 26 of the Statutory Framework [Welfare Requirements] and Page 23 [Appendix 1] of the Practice Guidance
"In order to meet the requirements of the EYFS, paediatric first aid courses must be approved by the local authority in whose area the provision is located" 
Hertfordshire County Council; approve "Staying Alive" as a provider of Paediatric First Aid Training Courses (12 hours), as stated in EYFS Welfare Requirements and a requirement of Ofsted registered early years provision.e "Staying Alive" as a provider of Paediatric First Aid Training Courses (12 hours), as stated in EYFS Welfare Requirements and a requirement of Ofsted registered early years provision.

Course content is prescribed though it offers little need for additional topics.  All candidates will receive a current Paediatric Manual, personal training pack and support materials.
Successful candidates will receive an A4 display certificate.

Extract From Early Years Foundation Stage

- Practice Guidance

Appendix 1 (P23)

Criteria for effective paediatric first aid training
 

In order to meet the requirements of the EYFS, paediatric first aid courses must be
approved by the local authority in whose area the provision is located, and must meet
the following criteria:

1 Training is designed for workers caring for children in the absence of their parents.

2 The training leading to a certificate or a renewal certificate is a minimum of 12 hours.

3 The first aid certificate should be renewed every three years.

4 Resuscitation and other equipment includes baby and junior models, as appropriate.

5 Training covers appropriate contents of a first aid box for babies and children.

6 Training should include recording accidents and incidents.

7 The course covers the following areas:

7.1 Planning for first aid emergencies involving babies and children.

7.2 Dealing with emergencies involving babies and children.

7.3 Resuscitating babies and children.

7.4 Recognising and dealing with shock in babies and children.

7.5 Recognising and responding appropriately to anaphylactic shock

in babies and children.

7.6 Recognising and responding appropriately to electric shock in babies and children.

7.7 Recognising and responding appropriately to bleeding in babies and children.

7.8 Responding appropriately to burns and scalds in babies and children.

7.9 Responding appropriately to choking in babies and children.

7.10 Responding appropriately to suspected fractures in babies and children.

7.11 Responding appropriately to head, neck and back injuries in babies and children.

7.12 Recognising and responding appropriately to cases of poisoning

 in babies and children.

7.13 Responding appropriately to foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses

of babies and children.

7.14 Responding appropriately to eye injuries in babies and children.

7.15 Responding appropriately to bites and stings in babies and children.

7.16 Responding appropriately to the effects of extreme heat and cold

in babies and children.

7.17 Responding appropriately to febrile convulsions in babies and young children.

7.18 Recognising and responding appropriately to the emergency needs

of babies and children with chronic medical conditions,

including epilepsy, asthma, sickle cell anaemia, diabetes.

7.19 Recognising and responding appropriately to meningitis

 and other serious sudden illnesses.

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Current planned course dates
Please contact Staying Alive to book places @ £65 per person
 01707 325938 or stayingalive@tiscali.co.uk
[there may be more courses set up since so please ring]

September 2nd & 6th 2010                     9.00-3.30        taking bookings
@ Chaulden Infant & Nursery School, Hemel Hempstead

January 4th & 5th 2011                         9.00-3.30        taking bookings
@ Puller Memorial Primary School, Ware