ITC Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
ITC Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Currently the EYFS statutory framework requires at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate to be on the premises or outings at all times. This qualification meets Ofsted requirements for those working in early years settings.
Key information
This qualification is designed to provide essential paediatric life-saving skills and paediatric incident management. Typical delivery methods are predominantly practical and the course is assessed by continual observation of candidate performance.
- The PFA course requires twelve hours of teaching and can be delivered over two days
- Topics include; planning for and dealing with first aid emergencies involving babies and children Including, CPR, shock, anaphylactic shock, electric shock, bleeding, burns and scalds, choking, suspected fractures, head, neck and back injuries, poisoning, foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses, eye injuries, bites and stings, effects of extreme heat and cold, febrile convulsions, chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, meningitis and other serious sudden illness
- The award is valid for three years from the date of assessment
Course requirements
- Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of taking the assessment.
- No prior first aid knowledge if required.