PAEDIATRIC COURSES

React Fast First Aid (RAFFA) is an Approved Centre for ProTrainings who are one of the UK’s largest providers of First Aid training. RAFFA can provide any of their Paediatric courses, but only for individuals or small groups. A selection are listed below, but others are available. Brief details regarding content, number of hours etc., are shown. Courses vary from 3 to 12 hours and are also available as blended courses where some of the course is taken online and the rest as a practical classroom course. Assessments are both theoretical and practical. Contact React fast First Aid if you have specific requirements.

COURSES AVAILABLE – selection only

• Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) Level 3 (VTQ) – The entry-level Paediatric First Aid course which forms Unit 1 of the full Paediatric first aid course. Covers Child & Infant CPR/Choking, Bleeding and shock. Various illnesses – 6 hrs

• First Aid for Playground staff Level 2 (VTQ) – This course is aimed at anyone who cares for children but does not require a full qualification

• First Aid for Teachers Level 2 (VTQ) – This qualification is ideal for teachers, social workers, teaching assistants and club leaders or anyone who needs basic training. Initial assessment, Adult, child and infant CPR/Choking, Bleeding, Burns, Bone injury and various medical conditions – 5 hrs

• Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Level 3 (VTQ) – This comprehensive course meets and exceeds the requirements for people needing a 2 day, 12 contact hours, first aid course for Infant and children – 12 hrs

• Paediatric Basic Life Support Level 2 (VTQ) – This course covers Paediatric Basic Life Support skills for Child and Infant including safety, initial assessment, recovery position, CPR, and choking – 3 hrs