HABC Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Qualification Overview

Future Focus Ltd and HABC are pleased to offer the Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid accredited qualification. The course provides theoretical and practical training in First Aid techniques that are specific to infants aged 0 to 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty.

Candidates will become familiar with the role of the paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react appropriately to an emergency situation including being able to provide first aid for a child and an infant who;

• is unresponsive
• has an airway obstruction
• has suffering from shock
• is wounded and bleeding
• has a fracture or dislocation
• has a head, neck or back injury
• has a condition effecting the eyes, ears or nose
• has a chronic medical condition or sudden illness
• is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and/or cold
• has been poisoned
• has been bitten or stung
• has sustained an electric shock

The Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid consists of 2 units and is made up of 16 hours of training

Entry Requirements
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There are no entry requirements for this course but students are expected to have a good working knowledge of English.