Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work (PEFAW)

he Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work (PEFAW) course is a specialized program that combines the essentials of both Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). This course is ideal for those who need to provide first aid for both adults and children, such as teachers, childcare providers, or workplace first aiders in environments where children are present.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 day (6-8 contact hours).
• Certification: Participants receive a certificate valid for 3 years.
• Accreditation: Meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and complies with HSE guidelines for workplace first aid.

Who Should Attend?

• Teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff.
• Childcare professionals who also work in mixed-age environments.
• Youth group leaders and activity coordinators.
• Workplace first aiders in settings involving children.

Course Content

This course covers both adult and paediatric emergency scenarios, including:

General First Aid Skills

• Assessing emergency situations and managing priorities.
• CPR and AED usage for adults, children, and infants.
• Managing choking for adults and children.
• Treating bleeding and shock.
• Addressing minor injuries (cuts, bruises, burns).

Paediatric-Specific Skills

• Managing paediatric illnesses and conditions (e.g., asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis).
• Recognizing and treating febrile convulsions and seizures.
• Responding to head injuries and poisoning in children.