Early years first aid

This course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, nannies and playgroup leaders, looking after young children.

It meets Ofsted requirements for registered childminders and the requirements for nannies under the DfES Approved Carers Scheme. It can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.

Who should attend?

This course is for people working with younger children - those up to eight years old – or working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education. Especially useful for parents of young children

What you will learn?

The course covers how to deal with accidents and emergencies involving young children.

Course content

First aid kit

Action planning

Treatment of an unconscious casualty

Resuscitation

Choking

Asthma and diabetic emergencies

Head injuries

Seizures

Bleeding

Burns

Sprains, strains and fractures

Poisoning, bites and stings

Foreign objects

Childhood conditions (e.g. measles, meningitis and croup).

Course duration

12 hours.

Assessment and certification

Continuous assessment by trainer. A skills-based final assessment is available to students working towards a Childminding NVQ.