The RLSS UK’s new Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualification is essential for schoolteachers, preschool staff, and those working with adults and children.

As a preschool, nursery or school teacher, or someone working with adults and children, you know how crucial it is to maintain a safe environment. One way to achieve this is by thoroughly understanding how to handle emergencies; that's why the RLSS UK’s Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualification is the perfect solution for you and your workplace.

What is the RLSS UK's combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Qualification? 

The RLSS UK combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualification is a comprehensive course that covers both paediatric first aid and first aid in the workplace. It equips you with the knowledge and skills to respond efficiently to emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening situations, in children and adults.

The course covers an extensive range of topics, including:

• The responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing emergency situations
• Managing an unconscious casualty
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Choking procedures
• Treating wounds and bleeding
• Dealing with burns and scalds
• Fractures
• Anaphylaxis management
• Seizure management
• Shock recognition and treatment
• Stroke recognition and treatment

How can you complete the qualification or use it in your educational setting?

You must attend a face-to-face training course to obtain the RLSS UK Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualification. The course takes place over three days, followed by a practical assessment and examination. RLSS UK can assist in training delivery, or we can upskill employees in your educational setting to deliver the training.

Why choose the RLSS UK’s Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualification?

The RLSS UK’s Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualification is essential for anyone working with adults and children. Whether you're a nursery, preschool, or schoolteacher or work in a setting where you have contact with both adults and children, this qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to respond effectively in an emergency. It provides peace of mind and ensures everyone in your care is safe and secure.

The RLSS UK is a charity that uses any profits to help educate as many people as possible on how to stay safe in, on or around water; this includes resources for essential water safety messaging for children in educational settings – such as a water safety-based assembly to benefit children in your care.

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is a registered charity in England, Wales (1046060) and Scotland (SCO37912). Our work is funded by our commercial and charitable activities and with fundraising and donations from our members, volunteers, and supporters. All profits from RLSS UK Enterprises Limited, including the RLSS UK Shop, consultancy, training, and qualifications, are distributed to the charity to allow RLSS UK to continue its water-safety education charitable work for the UK and Irish communities.

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