Description
The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to attain the knowledge and competencies needed to deal with emergency first aid situations which can arise when looking after children. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations.
This qualification is comprised of 1 single credit unit with 10 guided learning hours per unit. The qualification is designed for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide First Aid to children (including babies) when dealing with an emergency situation. There are no formal entry requirements but in order to benefit from the learning, learners should possess communication skills sufficient to allow them to address the assessment requirements of the qualification.
The QA Level 2 Award in Paediatric Emergency First Aid (QCF) is only valid for a period of 3 years, within which time the learner will need to re-take the course and the assessment in order to remain qualified. It is regarded as best practice for those holding first aid qualifications to undertake annual refresher training, this does not however form part of a QCF unit or qualification.