Paediatric First Aid

This course is aimed at individuals wishing to become a paediatric first-aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry.

Venue: Ashbourne Adult Education Centre

Approximate course length: 2 days (12 hours)

This course is for:

This course is aimed at individuals wishing to become a paediatric first-aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry.

The course will cover:

Topics include the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child.

This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and a multiple-choice theory test. There will be chance to ask questions and put what you have learned into practice. Your tutor will give you feedback during the course and you will be able to self-assess.

This is a classroom course which will provide an opportunity to develop your First Aid skills in a friendly, sociable environment. This course may be subject to amendment depending on the current Government guidance.

Work outside of sessions:

You may be given tasks or activities to practise or prepare between sessions.

Additional costs and what to prepare:

There is an additional £50 exam/verification fee for this course payable at the Centre

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that enables you to move. Bring a pen and paper to make your own notes.

Progression from this course:

You may wish to progress to “First Aid at Work Level 3” which is a 3-day course for all ages, or progress to a specialist Childcare course.

Discuss your next steps with your tutor or centre staff.

For further information on our summer 2021 term programme or on the additional support we offer visit: derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Booking:

Before booking onto this course, please read the Derbyshire Adult Education Learner Entitlement

When you book onto the course you need to provide Personal Information. To see the privacy notice issued by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department of Education (DfE), please visit Education and Skills Funding Agency privacy notice: April 2019

What can you expect from DACES?

Safeguarding and Prevent

Whilst on our on-line courses you can expect a safe space, free from abuse, bullying, discrimination or threat. Click on the following link for more information: Safeguarding and Prevent

If you have any concerns/queries regarding safeguarding/prevent please report these to your tutor or email: adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Further information:

We are offering a reduced programme of courses in our centres which is subject to change due to the current COVID 19 situation. For more information and to view our Summer 2021 brochure visit our website

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We wish you every success with your course. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments or enquiries at adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Careers Support:

Careers Service

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Our staff are experienced and qualified to a minimum of Level 4 in Information, Advice and Guidance

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For impartial information, advice and guidance on careers and learning visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/careersservice