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Gain two qualifications in one with this course tailored to Outdoors and Early Years. The Outdoor First Aid Course has been specially developed for practitioners who require an outdoor specific and paediatric first aid qualification that satisfies the Early Years Foundation Foundation Stage guidance practice guidelines. Ideal for forest school leaders and those that work with children in an outdoor setting.

This comprehensive two-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way, particularly where professional medical help is not immediately available. 

 Paediatric First Aid: Level 3 

This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care.

It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants, who wish to gain a nationally regulated Level 3 Award.

This two-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted. In order to obtain this qualification, you must attend both days and complete the two units of accreditation.

Syllabus

   A range of outdoor and Paediatric First Aid related subjects are covered including: 

 First Aid Equipment 

Assessment of the situation

 Prioritising treatment

 Environmental factors

 Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

 Bandaging

 Moving a casualty

 Shock (including Anaphylaxis) 

Fractures and spinal injuries

 Heart attacks

 Choking

 Control of bleeding

 Head injuries

 Eye injuries

 Poisoning 

Chest injuries 

Abdominal injuries

 Sprains and strains

 Burns and scalds

 Asthma

 Diabetes

 Epilepsy 

Hypothermia

 Frostbite 

Heat exhaustion

 Bites and stings

 Minor injuries

Meningitis

Infantile Convulsions

Sickle Cell Anaemia

The Outdoor First Aid Course requires a minimum of 16 Hours. To allow for time for the extra assessments and paediatric topics an extra two hours will be needed.

This can be broken down into two long days or two and a half shorter days.

The assessment consists of a mixture of both practical and written evaluation.

As this is a combined course there are two exam papers to take at the end of the course. 

£150 per Person