Provides essential emergency first aid skills for those responsible for infants and children.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)
- Course duration
- 1 day (6 hours)
- Awarding body
- Qualsafe
Who is this course suitable for?
- Nursery staff
- Childminders
- School staff
- Sports coaches
What delegates will learn
- Infant and child CPR
- Choking management
- Emergency treatment of injuries
- Managing medical emergencies
- Reporting and recording procedures
When is this course required?
Under the EYFS framework in England, staff who obtained a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification on or after 30 June 2016 need a full or emergency paediatric first aid certificate within three months of starting work to count in the relevant staff-to-child ratios.
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course may be suitable where EYFS requirements permit a one-day qualification.
Ideal for
- Childminders
- Nursery staff
- Holiday clubs
- Children’s activity providers
Difference from PFA
EPFA is a one-day emergency qualification. Organisations requiring full EYFS compliance for designated first aiders may need the two-day Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Enquire about Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Contact HFR Solutions to discuss this course, your delegates and suitable training dates. The email button includes the course name in your enquiry.
