The national standards for under eights day care and childminding standard 7 states there must be at least one member of staff with a current first aid training certificate on the premises or on outings at any one time. The first aid qualification must include training in first aid for infants and young children which is consistent with any guidance issued to local authorities by the Secretary of State.

 

This 12 hour course meets this guidance and is ideal for individuals who work with young children and babies. The course meets all guidance as laid down by the Pre School Learning Alliance, NCMA, OFSTED and Surestart. 

 

Our course is assessed throughout the course by the trainer and at the end of the course by a short 20 question multiple choice paper to ensure retention of knowledge. We give plenty of hands on practice with regards to CPR, recovery position and bandaging so that your staff feel more confident by the end of the course.

 

This 12 hour course normally runs over 2 days and includes the following topics:

 

What is First Aid

Acts & Regulations Governing First Aid (including OFSTED Regulations)

Responsibilities of the First Aider (including maintenance of an appropriate first aid kit, calling the emergency services, triage, action after an incident)

Primary Assessment

Top to Toe Survey

Recovery Position

CPR for Adult, Children & Babies

Choking for Adults Children & Babies

Asthma & Hyperventilation

Head Injuries

Conditions Affecting Circulation (including Shock, Heart Attacks, Angina, Fainting and Anaphylactic Shock, includes the effective use of an 'Epi Pen')

Bleeding

Bone, Joint & Muscle Injuries

Burns

Poisoning

Other Serious Illnesses (including Stroke, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Infantile Convulsions, Sickle Cell and Scarlet Fever)

Effects of the Heat & Cold