First Aid Training
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All newly registered childminders must obtain a first aid certificate within 6 months of registering. For more information on regulations and first aid see our article 'First Aid'
These courses would also be very useful for parents of young children.
British Red Cross First Aid for Childcarer's
This is a certificated course run over six evening, a total of twelve hours, including the assessment.
Course Outline:
- Accidents
- How and why they occur
- How they can be prevented
- Safety in the child's environment
- Management of the Unconscious Casualty
- Recovery position
- Hypoxia
- Resuscitation
- The First Aid Kit
- Contents of the first aid kit
- Blood loss and shock
- Burns and scolds
- Causes of Unconsciousness
- Head injuries
- Electric shock
- Foreign bodies
- Fractures
- How bones break
- Recognition of fractures
- General treatment
- Minor illness
- Recognition and management
- Administration of medication
Course Dates
To apply or for venues and dates contact the Red Cross on 01234 330120.
Supply cover, travel and childcare costs may be claimed for the training, contact the Early Years and Childcare Team, County Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP.
MAJA are offering a similar 12 hr course , OFSTED approved at some venues in Bedfordshire. Cost £24. Contact Jenny Tibbett, training coordinator for details on 01525-712984
MAJA courses at Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, contact Adult Education 01525-375769 between 9.30 am - 14.30 pm during term time.
