Paediatric First Aid

**elaineg** · 13-03-2008, 09:40 PM

Talking to a childminder at school today, she says that all childminders now have to do a paediatric first aid course, as well as a normal first aid course, has anyone else heard this, dont want to do another first aid course unless I really have no choice.

love Elaine XXX

**berkschick** · 13-03-2008, 09:43 PM

The compulsary first aid course for childminders IS the paediatric 12 hour one.

**crazybones** · 13-03-2008, 09:43 PM

My recent course was actually called First Aid for Childcarers (12 hour Paediatric syllabus OFSTED National Standards Compliant). This was arranged by my local Early Years.

**littlestar** · 13-03-2008, 09:43 PM

no no no i jus did my normal one and ofsted said thats all i needed dont want to do another surely there aint much diff please dont say we gotta do another i dont like um!

**Trouble** · 13-03-2008, 09:43 PM

you just have to do the pediatric one they cover everything anyway

**littlestar** · 13-03-2008, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by annie337

My recent course was actually called First Aid for Childcarers (12 hour Paediatric syllabus OFSTED National Standards Compliant). This was arranged by my local Early Years.

yes mine too

**bubbly** · 13-03-2008, 09:44 PM

I became registered 5 months ago and only had to do paediatric first aid. I haven't had to do any regular first aid.

**Kelly** · 13-03-2008, 09:45 PM

The first aid course that all childminders do is the paediatric course, as long as you have done the one that is 12 hours which was based on children rather than adults you are OK. Some providers call it paediatrics, some Early Years, some childcarers

Kelly

**berkschick** · 13-03-2008, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by bubbly

I became registered 5 months ago and only had to do paediatric first aid. I haven't had to do any regular first aid.

Nor did I, I had to do the paediatric 12 hour course and thats what it says on my certificate.
A friend already had first aid at work but she was told this did not meet national standards for childcarers and she had to do the 12 hour paediatric one too.

**miffy** · 13-03-2008, 09:50 PM

I agree with Debbie - you have to make sure you are on the right first aid course - paediatric 12 hours suitable for childminders

Miffy xx

**cuddlybunny38** · 13-03-2008, 09:51 PM

I started mine tonight its split into 4 3 hour sessions.Sharon

**Mollymop** · 13-03-2008, 09:51 PM

I did my first aid in December and i was suprised that, seeing as though the course and certificate is titled as Paediatric it was mainly about adults and we only covered a small amount of child related info and training.

**sarah707** · 13-03-2008, 09:52 PM

I've got to re-do mine later this year... I hate it!

**ma7ie** · 13-03-2008, 09:53 PM

There's information here for when the EYFS comes in http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/eyf...suitable/2.htm

**miffy** · 13-03-2008, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by sarahnev707

I've got to re-do mine later this year... I hate it!

I've just said that on the other thread - only do the course because I have to

Miffy xx

**Mollymop** · 13-03-2008, 09:57 PM

Yeah everyone hates the frst aid courses don't they? When I went on mine in Decmber the first comment i heard from a c.m who was refreshing was " I hate this course, this is the worst"

**elaineg** · 13-03-2008, 09:59 PM

Just looked at my certificate it says "First Aid for Babies and Children 12 hour course", but doesnt mention paediatric. In the new Early years training programe I have there are two courses One Paediatric First Aid and one 12 hour first aid for children and babies, both say Ofsted requirement next to the title.
Now Im confused as to whether I need to do another 12 hour course.

love Elaine XXX