Pediatric First Aid and use of AED
Level 2 Pediatric First Aid and the Safe Use of AED
The Level 2 International Award in Pediatric First Aid and Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator is designed with sector experts specifically for international learners who wish to become pediatric first aiders. It has taken into account recognized best-practice principles of pediatric first aid and covers areas such as understanding the role of pediatric first aider; being able to assess an emergency situation; providing first aid to a child or infant and sage use of AED. The qualification provides an excellent basis for international learners who may wish to undertake further first aid qualifications.
Target Audience
This qualification is recommended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry and to provide candidates, who are responsible for the welfare of infants and children, parents & relatives with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support first aid and the use of a defibrillator in the workplace.
Course Duration
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 1-day (6 hours) training course.
Learning Outcomes
Successful learners will be able to:
- Understanding the role of pediatric first aider
- Assessing emergency situations and acting safely and effectively
- Providing first aid to child unresponsive and breathing normally
- Providing first aid to child unresponsive and not breathing normally
- Providing first aid to wounded and bleeding child
- Providing first aid to whom suffering from shock
- Safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Assessment Methodology
The qualification is assessed in two component parts:
Practical Observation: This practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical first aid skills.
Multiple-choice theory assessment: Learners are required to answer a series of questions, contained within the theory exam papers.