Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course (EPFA)

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Unit title: Emergency Paediatric First Aid  

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The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies and provides knowledge and skills to deal with  a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of  Paediatric First Aid situations. The FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification. From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid.

Where an organisation’s risk assessment of First Aid needs identifies that there is a requirement for Emergency First Aid at Work practitioners,  then this national Award in Emergency First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid - the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration (1-day course)

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could  be required.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities and reporting 

• Resuscitation and AED awareness

• Burns

• Assessment of the situation

• Anatomy

• Choking

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty 

• Minor injuries 

• Epilepsy

• Basic hygiene in First Aid

• Bleeding control

• Shock

Certification 

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours. 

Number of candidates

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

Price (min. 6 persons)

From 6 to 7 candidates: £65/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £55/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £45/candidate

Paediatric First Aid Course (PFA)

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Unit 1 title: Emergency Paediatric First Aid  

Unit 2 title: Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies

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The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies on a professional level. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations. Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Duration

The qualification has 12 assigned guided learning hours (GLH) and 16 hours total qualification time (TQT). GLH indicates the number of Trainer/ Assessor led hours including invigilated assessments. TQT is GLH plus time allocated for independent study and is essentially an indication of how long a typical learner might take to complete the qualification. Contact hours for direct classroom teaching and assessment must be no less than12 hours over 2 days. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 6-week period with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours.


Syllabus

A range of subjects is covered including:

Role of the Paediatric First Aider Seizure Diabetic emergencies Primary survey Choking Asthma Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED) Minor injuries Meningitis Wounds, bleeding and shock Recovery position Febrile convulsions Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis Fractures Extreme cold and heat Head, neck and back injuries Foreign bodies Electrical incidents

Age limit

Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

Number of candidates 

A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.

Assessment information

The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment. A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.

Certification

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

Price

From 6 to 7 candidates: £110 / candidate / day
From 8 to 9 candidates: £10 / candidate / day
From 10 to 12 candidates: £90 / candidate / day

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Unit title: Emergency First Aid in the workplace  

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Where an organisation’s risk assessment of First Aid needs identifies that there is a requirement for Emergency First Aid at Work practitioners,  then this national Award in Emergency First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid - the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could  be required.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

Responsibilities and reporting Resuscitation and AED awareness Burns Assessment of the situation Anatomy Choking Dealing with an unresponsive casualty  Minor injuries  Epilepsy Basic hygiene in First Aid Bleeding control Shock

 Certification 

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours. 

 

Number of candidates

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

Price (min. 6 persons)

From 6 to 7 candidates: £65/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £55/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £45/candidate

First Aid at Work (FAW)

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

Unit 1 title: Emergency First Aid in the workplace

Unit 2 title: Recognition and Management of illness and injury in the workplace

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It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of first aid needs highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then this level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel. This comprehensive three-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. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their last training course. This course will give the participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Duration

A minimum of 18 hours spread over at least three days. Ideally, the course should be run over three consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire providing it is completed within 10 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.

Certification

Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment for unit 2. A three year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

Legalities, responsibilities and reporting Resuscitation and AED awareness Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unresponsive casualty Bandaging Shock (including Anaphylaxis) Fractures and spinal injuries Heart attacks Choking Control of bleeding Head injuries Eye injuries Poisoning Chest injuries Sprains and strains Burns Asthma Diabetes Epilepsy Stroke Certification.

Candidates

A minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 candidates are allowed, and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

A Candidate cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the Candidate is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

Price (min. 6 persons)

From 6 to 7 candidates: £160/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £140/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £120/candidate

Annual Refresher for First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders

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Although it is not mandatory, the HSE strongly recommend that HSE qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake an annual refresher course in order to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed. The qualification period for both groups of First Aiders is 3-years. It was felt that this period was too long without any additional training.

Duration

A minimum of 3 hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.

Syllabus

A range of subjects is covered including:

Responsibilities Communication skills Primary Assessment Top-to-toe survey Recovery Position Action for vomit  Resuscitation  Chain of Survival Wounds and bleeding Bandaging Hygiene

Certification 

A certificate of attendance will be issued. Numbers It is recommended that no more than 16 students attend this course. Age limit Students from the age of 14 can attend this course.

Price

From 6 to 7 candidates: £65/candidate 

From 8 to 9 candidates: £55/candidate

From 10 to 16 candidates: £45/candidate

Management of Anaphylaxis

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: QSA Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis

Unit title: Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis  

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The qualification is designed for learners to be able to recognise and treat anaphylaxis, or someone suffering an anaphylactic shock. 

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop rapidly and should always be treated as a medical emergency.

If available, an injection of a medicine called adrenaline should be given as soon as possible.

Duration 

A minimum of six contact hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.

Syllabus 

A range of subjects is covered including:

What is Anaphylaxis? Triggers Life threatening conditions Early recognition Treatment for Anaphylaxis Key-features of auto-injectors Conducting a scene survey Initial Assessment  Positioning of the casualty Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Using an auto-injector Handover

Certification 

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 years, delegates will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that, during the 3 year period, delegates attend annual refresher courses.

Number of candidates

A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

Price

From 6 to 7 candidates: £65/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £55/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £45/candidate

Oxygen Therapy Administration

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration

Unit title: Oxygen Therapy Administration  

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Oxygen is used as a medical treatment in both chronic and acute cases, and can be used in hospital, pre-hospital or entirely out of hospital, dependent on the needs of the casualty and their medical professionals' opinions. A common use of supplementary oxygen is for casualties with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the occurrence of chronic bronchitis or emphysema which is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes a shortness of breath. This qualification is designed for learners to learn the guidelines for the use of oxygen therapy and be able to administer oxygen therapy.

Duration 

A minimum of six contact hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.

Syllabus 

A range of subjects is covered including:

The respiratory system The circulatory system The nervous system The respiratory muscles Guidelines for the use of Oxygen Therapy, including contraindications, safety information and precautions Use, storage and handling Administering Oxygen Therapy  Record keeping

Certification 

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 years, delegates will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that, during the 3 year period, delegates attend annual refresher courses.

Number of candidates

A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

Price

From 6 to 7 candidates: £65/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £55/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £45/candidate

Mini-SaveYu First Aid Workshop 

The Mini-SaveYu Workshop is designed for children between 5 to 12 years old. It is a basic introduction to First Aid and Defibrillation which is proving to be very popular. Children love to learn a new subject and they soon appreciate how important First Aid is!

No previous First Aid knowledge or experience is required.

Duration

A one-off 2-hour session.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

DR ABC CPR  Defibrillation Recovery position Choking Wounds and bleeding  Treatment of shock

Practical assessment 

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor through the duration of the workshop.

Number of candidates

The number of candidates per group would be minimum 12 and maximum 30.

Price

GBP 7.50 / person / session (Total: GBP 7.50 x one-off 2-hour workshop).

First Aid Workshop

SaveYu organises First Aid Workshops for Adults / Children focusing on providing First aid skills to everyone in a fun and relax environment. Enjoy while learning how to save a life. No previous First Aid knowledge or experience is required.

 Duration

A one-off 2-hour session.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

DR ABC CPR  Defibrillation Recovery position Choking Asthma  Wounds and bleeding  Treatment of shock

Practical assessment 

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor hrough the duration of the workshop.

Number of candidates

The number of candidates per group would be minimum 12 and maximum 30.

 

Price

GBP 7.50 / person / session (Total: GBP 7.50 x one-off 2-hour workshop).

First Aid Birthday Party

SaveYu organises Birthday parties for Adults / Children. Attendants will have loads of fun whilst learning First Aid skills... Surprise your family member or loved one by giving an original present: First Aid Party!

No previous First Aid knowledge or experience is required.

Duration

A one-off 2-hour session.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including: 

DR ABC CPR  Defibrillation Recovery position Choking Wounds and bleeding  Treatment of shock

Practical Assessment 

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor through the duration of the workshop.

Number of candidates

The number of candidates per group would be minimum 12 and maximum 30.

Price

GBP 7.50 / person / session (Total: GBP 7.50 x one-off 2-hour workshop).

Mini-SaveYu Fisrt Aid (Children | In-house)

Qualification title: Non-regulated Student First Aid 

Unit title: Student First Aid & Defibrillation Course 

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The Mini-SaveYu course for children is a basic introduction to First Aid and Defibrillation which is proving to be very popular with all age groups and abilities.Whether the Mini-SaveYu courses are delivered in Primary schools, after school clubs or within the local community, children love to learn a new subject and they soon appreciate how important First Aid is!

Duration

Each course has a duration of 1.5 hours, with a maximum of three courses per day.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

DR ABC CPR  Defibrillation Recovery position Choking Asthma  Wounds and bleeding  Treatment of wounds Treatment of shock

Certification 

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a workbook with certification for each child that completes the Mini-SaveYu First Aid training. 

Number of candidates

The number of children per group would be minimum 15 and maximum 20 with ideally the age of 7 years old and above.

Price

GBP 200 / day

Courses of 1.5 hour each

Max. 3 courses / day

Level 2 Student First Aid

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 2 Award in Student First Aid

Unit 1 title: Student First Aid  

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The Government has announced that health education will become compulsory in all state-funded schools in England from September 2020 and this includes basic first aid training.

The new 3-hour Level 2 Award in Student First Aid has been designed for key stage 3 and key stage 4 students (11+ years) and fulfils the requirements of the Department for Education in respect of first aid training.

Not only would secondary schools meet the statutory requirements for health education, but students would also have the opportunity to attain a nationally regulated qualification, enhance their CV and develop new life skills.

Duration

Each course has a minimum duration of three contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities. (Maximum of two courses per day).

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

What is first aid? Primary survey Recovery position Resuscitation and AED Choking Common Injuries

Certification

The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the duration of the course and the learners will be required to complete a multiple-choice question assessment paper at the end of the programme. A three-year qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

Age limit

Students must be a minimum of 11 years of age to qualify

Number of candidates

A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.

Price

From 6 to 7 candidates: £35 / candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £30 / candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £25 / candidate

Over 12 students within a day (2 courses): £23 / candidate

(Max. 2 courses / day)

Family First Aid Workshop

SaveYu Family First Aid Workshop is for families who would like to learn valuable life saving skills. Wether a family member or relative is choking, having a seizure or non-breathing, this course will help to learn how to identify the casualty and take First Aid action to save their lives! No previous First Aid knowledge or experience is required.

 Duration

A one-off 2-hour session.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

DR ABC CPR  Defibrillation Recovery position Choking Asthma  Wounds and bleeding  Treatment of shock

Practical assessment 

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor hrough the duration of the workshop.

Number of candidates

The number of candidates per group would be minimum 12 and maximum 30.

 

Price

GBP 7.50 / person / session (Total: GBP 7.50 x one-off 2-hour workshop).