YMCA
    Level 3
    QN: 603/7212/6
    Curriculum Active

    YMCA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 12 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    YMCA
    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 are unresponsive
    • Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking
    • Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
    2

    Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
    • Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with burns and scalds
    • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning
    • Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/7212/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    YMCA
    Qualification Type
    Other Vocational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2021