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Free Paediatric First Aid Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration2 days
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Paediatric First Aid course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. The course runs over 2 days, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll learn how to respond when a baby or young child is injured or becomes ill. It covers the skills needed by anyone who works with or cares for young children, including childminders, nursery workers, and home carers. There are no entry requirements; you can enrol at any time.

Who this course is for

This course will teach you how to provide first aid if a child is injured or become ill and is aimed at people who work with, or care for young children, and those working towards an early years educator qualification. This includes:

people working in day nurseries

people working in private nursery schools

people working in pre-schools

people working in before and after school clubs for children in the early years age group

childminders

carers of children at home.

We have a 100% success rate on this course and excellent feedback from our students, many of whom have used their skills to gain positions as care workers or progressed to further health studies and become nurses and midwives.

This course is run over two full days.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course so you can call to enrol at any time

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to a medical emergency in a young child or baby.
  • You'll learn how to perform CPR on infants and young children.
  • You'll learn how to manage choking in babies and children.
  • You'll learn how to treat wounds, burns, and bleeding.
  • You'll learn how to respond to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
  • You'll learn how to manage unconsciousness and the recovery position.
  • You'll learn how to deal with fractures, head injuries, and seizures.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom over 2 days. You'll take part in practical demonstrations and hands-on practice, covering real emergency scenarios involving infants and young children. Assessment includes practical skills observation and a short knowledge check to confirm you can apply what you've learned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Childminder: caring for young children in a home setting.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting children in a day nursery or pre-school.
  • Early years educator: working toward a recognised early years qualification.
  • Before and after school club worker: supervising children in the early years age group.
  • Nanny or au pair: providing childcare in a family home.
  • Playgroup leader: running or supporting sessions for young children.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in First Aid for Children: extends your paediatric first aid skills with a broader qualification.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work; paediatric first aid is a required component.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a route into school-based support roles working with children.
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