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30-Hours Professional Diploma in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)

Credit hours

3

Focused on babies and children, this programme teaches assessment, the recovery position, child and infant CPR and defibrillator use. Learners also cover bleeding, burns, fractures and emergencies such as asthma, seizures and severe allergic reactions, plus the legal background. A strong fit for nursery staff, childminders, teachers and parents.

What you'll cover

  1. 01Introduction to Emergency Pediatric First Aid and Legal Framework
  2. 02Assessing Pediatric Emergencies and Incident Management
  3. 03Primary Survey, Casualty Assessment, and Recovery Position for Infants and Children
  4. 04Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
  5. 05Management of Unconscious Infants and Children
  6. 06Control of Bleeding, Wound Care, and Shock Management in Children
  7. 07First Aid for Burns, Scalds, and Thermal Injuries in Pediatric Cases
  8. 08Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Soft Tissue Injuries in Children
  9. 09Response to Pediatric Medical Emergencies: Asthma, Seizures, and Severe Allergic Reactions

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