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WHO IS THE BRITISH
RED CROSS’ PAEDIATRIC
FIRST AID TRAINING
COURSE FOR?
A
The course is suitable for people
over the age of 16 who care for
children in any professional setting. It’s
ideal for au pairs, nannies, childminders,
nursery and preschool workers, sport and
leisure staff, crèche leaders and anyone
responsible for the welfare of children.
The course also includes basic adult first
aid skills.
Q
WHAT TOPICS DOES
THE RED CROSS
COURSE COVER?
A
The course covers how to help
babies and children from birth to
puberty who:
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are unresponsive and breathing, or
unresponsive and not breathing
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are choking or bleeding
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are burnt or scalded
D
have an object in their eye, ear or nose
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have hypothermia or heat exhaustion
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have sickness or a fever.
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have an injury to a bone, muscle or
joint (including spinal injuries)
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have a head injury
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have swallowed something harmful.
It also covers medical emergencies,
including:
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meningitis
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diabetic emergency
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seizures
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asthma attack
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severe allergic reaction
(anaphylactic shock)
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sickling crisis
Q
HOW IS THE
INFORMATION IN THE
COURSE IMPARTED TO
TRAINEES?
A
Our course is delivered through a
combination of interactive delivery
methods designed to increase confidence
when faced with a first aid emergency.
Trainers use a range of techniques,
including trainer demonstrations, videos
and practical scenarios. Each course
will differ slightly to meet the learning
styles within the group, with each learner
paediatric first aid certificate, which is valid
for three years. In line with the Early Years
Foundation Stage statutory framework,
this course can be used as evidence for
an NVQ in childcare and education. The
course is priced at £105 (£120 inside
the M25) ex. VAT. To find out more visit
redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk
Q
HOW CAN THOSE WHO
HAVE QUALIFIED KEEP
THEIR SKILLS UP TO DATE?
A
We are the only training provider
with a free, unique, online customer
support programme to help keep skills
up to date. Safe Hands is available
to anyone who attends one of our
workplace courses, and members can
access monthly first aid updates, tips,
case studies and video clips of key
techniques in various workplace settings
for various accidents and illnesses.
Our free Baby and Child First Aid
app is available to download and is
packed with useful videos, animations
and tips. Visit
redcross.org.uk/
babyandchildapp
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receiving a training pack that includes a
host of resources to help them practise the
skills covered.
Q
AND HOW IS THE
COURSE ASSESSED?
A
All learners attending the paediatric
first training course must be able
to demonstrate a level of understanding
and competency, including being
physically able to perform the skills
required, to pass the course and receive
a certificate. Learners are continually
assessed throughout the two days using
a range of methods to make sure they
are competent in all the life-saving skills
covered on the course.
Q
HOW LONG DOES THE
COURSE TAKE TO
COMPLETE, AND HOW MUCH
DOES IT COST?
A
The course takes two days to
complete – these can be two
consecutive days, or one day per
week over two consecutive weeks. On
successful completion, learners receive a
