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View Unit : Paediatric Emergency First Aid

Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/600/2036
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Paediatric Emergency First Aid
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
1.3 Health and Social Care
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles.  

Simulation is allowed for this unit. Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 may be assessed in a simulated environment.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

LO1: Understand the role of the paediatric first aider

1.1

Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

1.2

Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

1.3

Describe suitable first aid equipment, including personal protection, and how it is used appropriately

1.4

Identify what information needs to be included in an accident report/incident record, and how to record it.

1.5

Define an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment

2

LO2: Be able to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively

2.1

Demonstrate how to conduct a scene survey

2.2

Demonstrate how to conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child

2.3

Identify when and how to call for help

3

LO3: Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally

3.1

Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the appropriate recovery position

3.2

Describe how to continually assess and monitor an infant and a child whilst in your care

4

LO4: Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

4.1

Identify when to administer CPR to an unresponsive infant and an unresponsive child who is not breathing normally

4.2

Demonstrate how to administer CPR using an infant and a child manikin

4.3

Describe how to deal with an infant and a child who is experiencing a seizure

5

LO5: Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction

5.1

Differentiate between a mild and a severe airway obstruction

5.2

Demonstrate how to treat an infant and a child who is choking

5.3

Describe the procedure to be followed after administering the treatment for choking

6

LO6: Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding

6.1

Describe common types of wounds

6.2

Describe the types and severity of bleeding and the affect that it has on an infant and a child

6.3

Demonstrate the safe and effective management for the control of minor and major external bleeding

6.4

Describe how to administer first aid for minor injuries

7

LO7: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock

7.1

Describe how to recognise and manage an infant and a child who is suffering from shock

7.2

Describe how to recognise and manage an infant and a child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock

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