Qualification Details:
• Level: 3
• Sector: Health and Social Care
• Qualification Type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 15 Hours
• Credit Value: 2
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 12
• Certificate Validity: 3 Years
• Minimum Age: 16
• Methods of Assessment: Portfolio of Evidence
• Status: Available to Learners
Qualification Purpose
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is specifically designed for individuals working in childcare settings or those responsible for the care of infants and children. This qualification is ideal for professionals such as nursery staff, childminders, teaching assistants, nannies, and anyone involved in early years education who needs to develop the essential skills required to become a qualified paediatric first-aider. It covers a wide range of critical first aid procedures, including how to manage unresponsive infants or children, handle head and spinal injuries, respond to electric shocks, and accurately record illnesses, injuries, and emergency situations. This qualification meets the requirements for paediatric first aid under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is recognised as a vital component of effective childcare practice.
Course Structure
To achieve the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF), learners must complete the following core modules:
• Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies – Understanding how to assess and respond to common paediatric illnesses, injuries, and emergency situations, including choking, bleeding, burns, fractures, and anaphylactic reactions.
• Emergency Paediatric First Aid – Gaining the practical skills needed to provide immediate care in life-threatening situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound management, managing shock, and handling medical emergencies.
Flexible Study Options
This qualification is delivered through a combination of practical and theoretical learning, providing learners with hands-on experience in managing real-world paediatric emergencies. The course is assessed through a portfolio of evidence, including practical demonstrations, written tasks, and scenario-based assessments, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience that prepares learners for real-life situations. This approach ensures that learners gain the confidence and competence needed to provide effective first aid to infants and children in a variety of childcare settings.
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For more information or to enrol in the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF), please contact us:
• Phone: 020 3795 9904
• Email: [email protected]
Equip yourself with the essential skills to protect the health and safety of infants and children – enrol today with QULASSKILLS LTD.