Pediatric First Aid

Course Overview:

The (PFAQ) Pediatric First Aid Qualification course is designed for parents, and people who work with children.

On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:

understand the role of the first aider;
recognise and act upon first aid situations;
administer (CPR) cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
administer first aid to a casualty with minor injuries, and receive
free annual updates to keep knowledge and practice current and safe (two will be needed between re-validation of your first aid at work qualification).

The course includes training on adult (8+yrs), child (1-8yrs) and infant (0-1yrs) resuscitation mannequins.

Benefits to the employer:

comply with Health and Safety regulations;
accredited first aid course provides safe and competent first aiders within the workforce;
training designed and delivered to meet with workforce needs, and receive
free annual updates for all successful students who undertake their first aid at work qualification with us (HSE recommendation).

Entry Requirements:

You need to be a minimum of 16 years of age;
This is an interactive course which requires the student to participate in physical activity;
Look after children under the age of 16.

Course Delivery:

This 12 hour course consists of:

practical sessions;
supporting information, and
continuous assessment including multi-choice question paper.

Progression Opportunities:

We also offer a First Aid at Work course and Emergency First Aid at Work Course

Additional Information:

This course is accredited by STA and a yearly update is recommended by HSE.

The certificate is valid for three years (Revalidations must take place before the expiry date of the current certificate; candidates will not be accepted on to a refresher course if the certificate is expired).

Contact:

01792 284400

Pediatric First Aid STA Level 2