Qualsafe
    Level 3
    QN: 603/0785/7
    Curriculum Active

    Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualsafe. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 12 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Qualsafe
    Syllabus Units
    2 Units
    Guided Hours
    12 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Emergency Paediatric First Aid

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
    • Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
    • Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
    • Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
    • Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is choking
    • Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding
    • Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock
    • Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
    2

    Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to administer first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture
    • Be able to administer first aid to an infant and a child with head, neck or back injury
    • Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
    • Understand how to administer emergency first aid to an infant and a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
    • Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold
    • Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock
    • Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds
    • Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned
    • Understand how to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/0785/7
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Qualsafe
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2017