First Aid Information
When working as a childcarer it is very important to keep your first aid knowledge up to date. To find out dates of Early Years First Aid courses run by the St. John Ambulance search on their website
Early Years First Aid
A course for people working with young children, it was developed in conjunction with the National Childminders Association and Preschool Learning Alliance. The course is also recognised for the purpose of registration as an Early Years professional. This course may also be used to provide evidence to an NVQ assessor for those working towards an NVQ in Child Care and Education.
Who should attend
People responsible for the care of young children
What will I learn
First Aid procedures relevant to the care of young children.
Course content
- First Aid and National Standards
- Role of a First Aider
- Accident reporting and the First Aid box
- Action Planning
- Casualty Action Plans
- Primary Survey
- Recovery Position
- Infant and Child Rescue Breaths and CPR
- Infant and Child Choking
- Asthma and Diabetes
- Seizures
- Allergic Reactions and Anaphylactic Shock
- Head Injuries
- Bleeding and Shock
- Burns
- Sprains, Strains and fractures
- Poisoning, bites and stings
- Eye, nose and ear obstructions
- Childhood conditions
Course Duration
12 hours
Assessment
Continuous assessment by trainer
Certificate
A St. John Ambulance certificate, valid for three years, is issued on successful completion of the course