Paediatric First Aid Level 3

Course details

Course Overview

Learn how to protect the health and safety of the younger generation by taking this essential Paediatric First Aid Level 3 course. If a young person, child, or infant is injured or requires medical assistance, special considerations must be given before they are attended to. This training provides the knowledge and techniques needed to treat and reassure them, as they undergo periods of distress or pain.
  
The contents of this course will teach you to prepare for unfortunate accidents and also provide emotional support in a crisis. You will be taught how to correctly dress a child’s injury, assess the priority, and apply treatment until emergency services arrive. Expert tuition is given for emergency First Aid and step-by-step instructions for dealing with situations involving cuts, choking, loss of consciousness, burns, poisonings, allergic attacks, fractures, cranial trauma, and much more. Take a major step towards supporting a child’s well-being by enrolling now.
 
Please note that the Paediatric First Aid Level 3 course offers extensive theoretical training and information regarding First Aid and medical treatments for children. However, it does not provide official qualifications for operating professionally or practising First Aid in an environment without the management’s consent and training. Always check legislation and protocols before attempting any medicinal treatment on a child.

Learning Outcomes

• Instant access to verified and reliable information on medical treatments
• Participation in online diagnostics and medical applications
• Quick assessment and guidance for all assignments
• CPD accreditation for proof of acquired skills and knowledge
• Freedom to study in any location and at a pace that suits you
• Expert support from dedicated tutors committed to online learning

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is designed to provide a valuable introduction to First Aid treatments for children and young people. It delivers an excellent way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to perform interim medical evaluation and treatment before professional involvement. Full-time and part-time learners are equally supported, and it can take just 20 to 30 hours to gain accreditation, with study periods being entirely customisable to your needs.
 
Assessment Process

Assignments relating to First Aid treatments and emergency childcare will be given to all students and must be completed to pass the course successfully.

COURSE CURRICULUM

• Module 01: Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
• Module 02: Assessment and Assistance
• Module 03: Equipment and Techniques
• Module 04: Loss of Responsiveness and CPR
• Module 05: Paediatric First Aid for Common Illnesses
• Module 06: Paediatric First Aid for Common Injuries and Incidents
• Module 07: First Aid for Acute Medical Conditions
• Module 08: Environmental Injuries
• Module 09: Caring for Children
• Module 10: Psychological First Aid for Children
• Module 11: Things to Keep in Mind
• Module 12: Call for an Emergency

Your Path to Success

When you complete the learning modules in the Paediatric First Aid Level 3 course, you will gain the practical knowledge and ability to provide diagnosis and medical treatments on younger casualties. This can provide benefits when seeking to assume a role in childcare, education, or healthcare. Updated on 20 December, 2024