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What's included

All courses comply with the HSE's recommendation of 12 students per course

 

First Aid at Work courses (4&2)

also include a full colour manual per student.

All courses can accommodate larger numbers of students if required. Please contact us for details

 

Our courses all use student centred methods such as skill demonstrations & practice, groupwork, question & answer sessions & case studies. We  augment the above strategies with tutorials & demonstrations to give a well balanced interactive learning experience for all students.

 

Formative Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course by the trainer. On our FAW courses there is a final assessment on the last day conducted by independent assessors.

 

 

 

 

Early Years First Aid 12 hour (2 day)

This course satisfies the performance criteria of element CCLD 302.3 of the National Occupational Standards in Children’s Care 

Download printable syllabus here

 

Childcare providers (Childminders & Pre-school staff) are required by the Children’s act should have a working knowledge of first aid and equipment. In addition, The HSE also require some knowledge of First Aid for all care workers. Trained staff with first aid knowledge can act promptly and calmly to prevent situations becoming major issues. 

 

This course is for:

Any staff or volunteer workers whose local authority require a child care First Aid course & are responsible for the care of children &/or babies. Staff completing Level 3 of the National Occupational Standards in Children’s Care CCLD 302. All registered Childminders and pre school playgroup leaders are required to have First Aid training.

 

Syllabus

DAY 1

Welcome & Course Admin

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Early Years First Aid What is it?

Creating a safe environment for children

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Primary Survey of a child casualty (Infant & Baby)
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Initial assessment
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Recovery position (Infant & Baby)
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Artificial Ventilation and CPR techniques(Infant & Baby)
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Assessmentof an unconscious casualty (Infant & Baby)
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choking casualties (Infant & Baby)
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Bleeding (recognition and treatment)

To include nosebleeds, grazes, larger wounds & penetration wounds  

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Recognition & treatment of medical Shock (Infant & Baby)

 

DAY 2

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Causes of unconsciousness for children and babies including Head injuries, electric shock
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Assessment and treatment of broken bones  
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Recognition & Treatment of Emergency conditionsAsthmatic attacks, Diabetic emergencies, Seizures,& Sickle Cell Anaemia.Burns, scalds & eye injuries
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Recommendations for suitable First Aid equipment & record keeping
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Invasive Procedures
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Administration of prescribed medication
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Injections and parental permissions
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Revision of all subjects.

 

 Aim:

To provide Child carers & pre-school playgroup leaders with the knowledge & skills to summon help & give safe, prompt & effective emergency aid to a child casualty (both children & babies) in a care environment following an injury or illness using materials to hand and approved first aid equipment. 

 

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

State the procedure at emergencies and

State immediate action and know when and how to get help by calling 999

Know how to prevent accidents and create a safe environment for children and babies.

Assessment of a child casualty

Assess and treat a child, baby or adult that is unconscious

Place a child, baby and adult in the recovery position

Artificial Ventilation and CPR techniques for children, babies & adults

Examine an unconscious casualty

Assess and treat a choking casualty

Treatment and control of slight and severe external and internal bleeding

Assess, treat and comfort a casualty with nosebleeds, grazes &/or larger wounds including penetrating wounds  

Assessment and treatment of Shock in infants

Recognise and treat shock in children and babies

Recognise and treat anaphylactic shock in child

Care for a child who is ill before collection by parents.

Assessment and treatment of Unconsciousness

Identify Causes of unconsciousness for children and babies

Recognise and treat head injuries, electric shock and poisoning

Assessment and treatment of Fractures

Recognise broken bones

Prioritise first aid conditions and treatments

Emergency conditions

Assess and treat Asthmatic attacks, Epileptic fits, Diabetic emergencies & Sickle Cell Emergencies.

Burns, scalds and eye injuries

Identify the causes, recognise and treat cases of burns and eye injuries

First Aid equipment and record keeping

Identify recommended contents of a first aid box

Know what accidents and incidents to record

State information required within the accident book

Guidelines for Invasive Procedures

Open session to include subjects chosen by students.

Revision of all subjects.

 

Certification: 

A 3 year Certificate of Competence (Health & Safety recommended) will be awarded on successful completion of the course and assessment.


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First Aid training should be FUN! and not continuous chalk & talk. we achieve this by using an interactive style of training delivery with all students participating in the learning experience. We do not go for gory stories from the trainers but sensible realistic examples of what a student can expect in the workplace.

 

Our trainers are all experienced in First Aid in the Workplace and all have, or are working toward Adult education teaching qualifications. 

Enjoy!
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