Emergency Paediaric First Aid at Work (EPFAW)
This 1-day course provides learners with the core skills needed to respond to emergency situations involving babies and children.
Ideal for those who work with children but don’t need the full Paediatric First Aid qualification, it covers essential topics such as CPR, choking, bleeding, and how to respond to an unconscious child or infant.
Individual price: £100
Group price: £620 (up to 12)
How long is the course?
An EPFAW qualification is 6 hours plus breaks.
Assessment & Certification
Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the student, there is no final exam. Those students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate that is valid for three years and is HSE compliant. Under the current guidelines it is strongly recommended that first aid trained staff attend a half-day update every twelve months.
What does the course cover?
The required syllabus:
Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take
Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
Help a baby or child who is having a seizure
Help a baby or child who is choking
Help a baby or child who is bleeding
Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock)
Additional elements covered:
Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock
Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock
Help a baby or child with head, neck or back injuries
Help a baby or child having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction
Price & how to book
The price of the course for an individual is £100 or £620 for up to 12 delegates at your own venue. (we can assist in finding a suitable venue if required)
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