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Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/600/2037
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Managing paediatric illness and injury
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 1 and 2 may be assessed in a simulated environment.

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

LO1: Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation

1.1

Describe the common types of fractures

1.2

Describe how to manage a fracture

1.3

Describe how to manage a dislocation

1.4

Demonstrate the application of a support sling and an elevation sling

2

LO2: Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a head, a neck and a back injury

2.1

Describe how to recognise and manage head injuries including:

• Concussion

• Skull fracture

• Cerebral compression

2.2

Demonstrate how to manage a suspected spinal injury

3

LO3: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

3.1

Describe how to manage an infant and a child with foreign bodies in their eyes, ears and nose

3.2

Describe how to recognise and manage common eye injuries

4

LO4: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness

4.1

Describe how to recognise and manage chronic medical conditions including:

• Sickle cell anaemia

• Diabetes

• Asthma

4.2

Describe how to recognise and manage serious sudden illnesses including:

• Meningitis

• Febrile convulsions

5

LO5: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold

5.1

Describe how to recognise and treat the effects of extreme cold for an infant and a child

5.2

Describe how to recognise and treat the effects of extreme heat for an infant and a child

6

LO6: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock

6.1

Describe how to safely manage an incident involving electricity

6.2

Describe first aid treatments for electric shock incidents

7

LO7: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds

7.1

Describe how to recognise the severity of burns and scalds to an infant and a child and respond accordingly

7.2

Describe how to treat burns and scalds to an infant and a child

8

LO8: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned

8.1

Describe how poisons enter the body

8.2

Describe how to recognise and treat an infant and a child affected by common poisonous substances, including plants

8.3

Identify sources of information that provide procedures for treating those affected by poisonous substances.

9

LO9: Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung

9.1

Describe how to recognise the severity of bites and stings to an infant and a child and respond accordingly

9.2

Describe how to recognise and treat bites and stings

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