SafeCert Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF Level 3 / SafeCert Level 3)
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Qualification Details
This SafeCert Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF Level 3 / SafeCert Level 3) provides theoretical and practical training in emergency first aid techniques that are specific to infants aged under 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty. Learners undertaking this qualification will be able to provide support to the paediatric first aider to maintain the welfare of infants and children.
Learners will become familiar with the role of the paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react appropriately to an emergency situation, such as a child or an infant who is unresponsive, has an airway obstruction, has breathing difficulties or is suffering from shock or anaphylaxis as well as other major illness and injuries.
This qualification consists of two mandatory units and is typically delivered over a period of 2 days with a minimum contact time of 12 hours.
The qualification is valid for 3 years and all learners will be assessed for their practical skills as well as their knowledge in the form of a multiple choice question paper.
