{"id":543,"date":"2021-08-09T18:33:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T18:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningtrainingsolutions.co.uk\/blog\/?p=543"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:20:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:20:32","slug":"paediatric-first-aid-courses-yeovil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningtrainingsolutions.co.uk\/blog\/paediatric-first-aid-courses-yeovil\/","title":{"rendered":"Paediatric First Aid Courses Yeovil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your business or workplace involves children, completing a Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for providing effective first aid to a young child.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have provided training for teachers, childminders, babysitters and day nurseries right across Yeovil & Somerset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents may also find the course hugely beneficial<\/strong>, and we would recommend enquiring about attending one of our upcoming open days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At Lightning Training Solutions, we can offer training at a fully equipped venue in Yeovil,<\/strong> but we also branch out into areas in Somerset, or we can arrange to visit your premises. We are very flexible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We now offer a blended two-day Paediatric Course<\/a>, which offers you more flexibility.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 12 hour course is split with one day studying online for 6 hours, and the second day in the classroom for 6 hours to learn the physical elements of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please feel free to contact us<\/strong> <\/a>to request more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightning Training Solutions are a Local Authority Approved provider<\/strong> of training for the Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning, and in Wiltshire we\u2019re an approved training provider through Bright Horizons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This assures you that every Paediatric First Aid Course<\/a><\/strong> is run professionally as our feedback shows, so you know you are <\/strong>receiving the highest quality training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What professions require a fully qualified Paedatric First Aider?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most freqeuntly asked questions is what are the requirements of having a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OFSTED, who inspect services that provide education for children, state that you should have at least one 12 hour fully Paediatric First Aid qualified member of staff<\/strong> available at all times including cover for sickness, holidays and trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This includes schools, nurseries and other childcare providers such as fosterers and babysitters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) at least one person who has a current Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, all newly qualified nursery staff will be legally required to take Paediatric First Aid Training.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To summarise, both OFSTED and EYFS stipulate that training must be relevant for workers caring for young children and\/or babies, general First Aid will not suffice. They also recommend training be at least 12 hours in duration (which our Paedatric First Aid Course covers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To hold a childcare licence you must hold a PFA qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What will I achieve from the course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You’ll learn how to conduct a preliminary ‘survey’ of a child<\/strong> and How to administer CPR<\/a> <\/strong>on a small child or infant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know how to put an infant into the recovery position, and you’ll learn how to respond to choking, bleeding, burns and shock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the end of the course you will have comprehensive knowledge of child first aid principles and procedures<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What areas are covered in your Paediatric First Aid Courses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Children involved in a minor accident is a very common occurrence, which is why our comprehensive courses covers many topics<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n