Qualification Number |
603/0917/9
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Title |
IQ Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
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Category |
National
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Sector |
Health & Care
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Health & Safety
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Operational Start Date |
01/01/2017
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Operational End Date |
31/12/2020
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Total Units |
2 |
Mandatory Units |
2 |
Min Guided Learning Hours |
12 |
Total Qualification Time |
16 |
Min Age From |
16 |
Registration Fee : £10.00 (excluding VAT)
This is the administrative fee that IQ charges centres to register a learner on this qualification, and NOT a training fee. All fees include registration, certification and postage (delivery rates may apply for postage to international centres).
About this Qualification
The IQ Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is aimed at individuals who intend to develop and gain formal recognition of their knowledge, understanding and skills of paediatric first aid. This qualification is appropriate for all individuals with responsibility for infants and/or children in any setting.
Through completing the two mandatory units, all learners will cover the essentials of paediatric first aid. This includes: roles and responsibilities, assessing emergency situations, acting safely and effectively and providing first aid to infants and children in a variety of situations. These situations could relate to breathing, unresponsiveness, choking, external bleeding, shock, bites, stings, minor injuries, fractures, head/neck/back injury, conditions affecting the eyes/ears/nose, sudden illness/acute medical conditions, extremes of temperature, electric shock, burns, scalds, poisoning and anaphylaxis.
Objective:
Supporting a role in the workplace
Progression:
Learners who achieve the IQ Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) can progress to other qualifications in the sector, including the IQ Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF).
This qualification replaces the following qualifications:
- IQ Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF): 601/3800/2
- IQ Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (QCF): 601/4248/0
Centres already approved to offer these qualifications will be automatically approved to offer the new RQF qualification upon confirmation of interest.
The centre approval transfer form is available for download at the bottom of this page.
Unit Structure
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Interested in this Qualification?
- Learners
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If you are interested in taking this qualification and would like to find your nearest IQ centre, please give us a call on 01952 457 452 and a member of our team will be happy to help.
- Centres
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If you are interested in delivering this qualification, please give us a call on 01952 457 452 or send us a short note using this form and a member of our marketing team will be in touch about further steps.