Paediatric Level 5 Advanced Diploma

Overview

Paediatric Level 5 Advanced Diploma is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to provide essential first aid care for children and infants in emergency situations. This course covers an introduction to paediatric first aid, including the principles of assessment and assistance. You will learn how to identify and respond to common medical emergencies, such as loss of responsiveness and CPR, as well as first aid for acute medical conditions. In addition, this course provides practical guidance on first aid for common illnesses, injuries and incidents that children may experience, including burns, choking, and bleeding. You will also learn how to recognise and respond appropriately to signs of allergic reactions, seizures and shock.

The course emphasises the importance of effective communication and teamwork in emergency situations, as well as the importance of calling for emergency services promptly. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide prompt and effective first aid care for children and infants in a variety of emergency situations. This course is suitable for parents, teachers, childminders, and anyone who works with children and infants. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certification that is valid for three years.

What Will You Learn?

• You will learn the basic principles of paediatric first aid, including the legal requirements for providing first aid to children and infants.
• You will learn how to assess an emergency situation and provide appropriate assistance, including how to perform a primary survey and secondary assessment.
• You will learn how to recognise the signs of loss of responsiveness and how to perform CPR on infants and children.
• You will learn how to recognise and respond to a range of common illnesses, injuries, and incidents that children may experience, including choking, burns, and bleeding.
• You will learn how to recognise and respond to acute medical conditions that may require emergency first aid, such as anaphylaxis, seizures, and shock.
• You will learn how to recognise when to call for emergency services and how to communicate effectively with emergency responders.

Who Should Take The Paediatric First Aid Training Course?

• Parents who want to learn how to provide emergency first aid care for their children.
• Teachers who work with young children in nurseries, pre-schools, or primary schools.
• Childminders, nannies, and babysitters who care for young children on a regular basis.
• Individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in childcare or early years education.
• Individuals who work in early years settings, including nurseries, pre-schools, and childminding services.
• Anyone who wants to learn how to provide effective first aid care for infants and children in emergency situations.
• In the UK, at least one person in an early years setting is required to hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate, making it a legal requirement for certain individuals.

Requirements

• English language proficiency: Participants must have a good level of English language proficiency.
• Physical fitness: Participants must be physically able to perform the practical elements of the course.
• Previous knowledge: No prior knowledge or experience in first aid is required.