The Paediatric First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations, provide a first aid response to a child/infant casualty, delegate tasks to bystanders, and engage and inform the emergency services. This course focuses on the emergency scenarios that face professionals looking after young children and infants, including playgroup leaders, childcare providers, childminders and schools. This course covers first aid protocols for children and infants only.
Trainers: Qualified and experienced trainers from Saint John Ambulance
Target Audience: All members of staff at UM
Course duration: 12 hours
Topics covered:
Assessment
The Paediatric First Aid course is assessed through a written multiple choice test and a practical test.
Certification
Successful candidates receive a St John Ambulance certificate, valid for three years. This international certificate is recognised by the local Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.