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Highfields Awarding Body of
Compliance (HABC)
Paediatric First Aid Level 2
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
Is 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 to be provided over a period of 2 days with a minimum contact
time of 6 hours per unit. Training Centres can offer a 1 day
course covering Unit 1 of the qualification. Candidates
successfully completing only the 1 day course will gain a Credit
Certificate only, not the full Level 2 Award in Paediatric First
Aid.
For the purposes of Registered Childcare provision and Early Years
childcare within England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the
Candidate must successfully complete the full 2 day Level 2 Award
in Paediatric First Aid.
The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is a
document published by The Department for Children, Schools and
Families and applies to Early Years childcare within England,
Wales and Northern Ireland. The Statutory Framework states that
‘at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid
certificate must be on the premises at all times when children are
present. There must be at least one person on outings who has a
current paediatric first aid certificate.’ The HABC Level 2 Award
in Paediatric First Aid is recognised as a qualification that
fulfils this need.
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