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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Penzance

Cost£120.00
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySTA
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About this course

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College over two days. This paediatric first aid qualification covers first aid treatment for children and babies, following OFSTED recommendations. Daytime classes run part-time, so the course fits around other commitments. The level 3 paediatric first aid certificate you earn on completion is valid for three years.

Who this course is for

This course is concerned with the appropriate first aid treatment of children and babies as recommended by OFSTED. On successful completion of this course candidates will gain a certificate valid for 3 years. This course is ideally suited for childminders, nursery and school workers, people working with early years and even parents who want to increase their knowledge of first aid for children.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to respond to a first aid emergency involving a baby or child.
  • You'll practise CPR techniques appropriate for infants and children.
  • You'll learn how to manage choking in babies and children.
  • You'll learn how to treat wounds, burns, and bleeding in young children.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to serious conditions such as anaphylaxis and seizures.
  • You'll understand how to keep a child safe and comfortable while waiting for emergency services.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom over two days. You'll take part in practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises to practise first aid techniques. Assessment is through observed practical skills and a short knowledge check. You must demonstrate competence in the practical elements to pass the course and receive your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Childminder: a paediatric first aid qualification is required by OFSTED for registered childminders.
  • Nursery worker: first aid for children and babies is a standard requirement in early years settings.
  • Teaching assistant: supports safe working in primary and early years classrooms.
  • After-school club supervisor: many providers require a current paediatric first aid certificate.
  • Nanny or au pair: families and agencies commonly ask for this qualification.
  • First Aider (school or nursery setting): designated first aid responsibility within a childcare team.

What you could study next

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work: a broader first aid qualification covering adults as well as children, useful if you work across mixed settings.

Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Childcare or Early Years Education: if you want to work in a nursery or early years setting in a qualified role, these are the qualifications that count toward statutory staffing ratios.

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