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First aid for foster carers - FC0027

This course is mandatory for all foster carers.

Key Information (please read)

To successfully complete the practical elements of this training and be awarded full certification, delegates must be able to kneel on the floor continuously for a minimum of two minutes.

If you are unable to meet this requirement, you should still attend the training. However, please discuss this with your manager or support worker in advance so that an alternative instructional/knowledge-based CPR assessment can be arranged.

Please note that where the practical CPR assessment cannot be completed, the certificate issued will state “Instructional CPR Only” to reflect the assessment undertaken.

Aims

To provide immediate assistance in a variety of circumstances, predominantly involving children.
At the end of the course a certificate will be issued. This certificate is valid for a period of 3 years.

Objectives

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the correct management of a patient, adult and child, having a medical emergency requiring intervention, as per the UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines, using scenarios.

  • Discuss in a theoretical and practical style, medical conditions and the management required, as per the UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

  • Discuss in a theoretical and practical style, trauma conditions and the management.

Trainer

This training is delivered by First Response Training Company

Delivery dates and venue

Click on the link below to view all available dates & venues

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It is essential that all carers attend the full training day as they need to complete the full number of training hours to be awarded a certificate. A certificate of Award will not be issued if attendees leave early or do not complete practical assessments to the required standard to pass.