Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Children are vulnerable to accidents and injuries. Therefore, safety and preparedness are of utmost importance. This Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course will teach you the first aid skills to manage common childhood injuries like cuts, burns, falls, choking and allergic reactions. The course will help individuals on their way to pursue a rewarding career involving childcare or supervision.

The Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course will give you an acute understanding of pediatric first aid to care for children in trouble. It will teach you how to properly assess a person’s condition before assisting them with your service. Then, you’ll learn about paediatric first aid for common injuries and acute medical conditions. The comprehensive first aid CPR training also covers information on paediatric and adult CPR. Again, you’ll learn about the various risks that exist in different environments and the methods by which you can prevent accidents from happening. You’ll also learn about children’s psychological issues and understand how to provide mental health first aid to help them cope.

Training with us, you’ll also learn about first aid provisions in early years settings. The Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course will explain the responsibilities of a first aid worker and the four priorities of first aid when treating a casualty. Moreover, you’ll learn about the childcare requirements that a pediatric first aider must follow to supervise young children. The course will also discuss what things you should consider to minimise the risk of infection in children. Besides, you’ll understand the PPEs used to protect the first aider and the child from secondary infections and cross-contamination and what items you should always have in your first aid bag. You’ll also learn how to plan for the storage and responsible handling of medications and understand how to record and report incidents.