This 2 day course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, au pairs 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 & Education.
Who should attend?
Designed specifically for people working with younger children (those up to 8 years old) and for individuals working towards an NVQ in CHildcare & Education.
What will they learn?
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 & Diabetic emergencies
= Head Injuries
= Seizures
= Bleeding
= Burns
= Sprains, Strains & Fractures
= Poisoning, Bites & Stings
= Foreign Objects
= Childhood conditions e.g. meningitis, croup, measles
Assessment & Certification
The course is subject to ongoing assessment throughout and on successful completion a certificate is issued which is valid for 3 years.
A skills based final assessment is available to students working towards a Childminding NVQ. Group discounts available.