What are the Responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider?
What are the Responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider?
The importance of Paediatric First Aid training is something everyone in a childcare setting will likely be aware of, but what exactly does the role of a paediatric first aider involve and what are the responsibilities of an employer?
Working in the childcare sector has many intricacies that those working in other industries likely don’t appreciate. On top of ensuring that children are cared for and educated, there are a host of different guidelines and regulations that need to be adhered to, including those affecting first aid.
If you work alone as a childminder, all these responsibilities will likely sit on your shoulders, which can initially seem overwhelming. Whereas, in larger settings such as nurseries, responsibilities may be split between different people or job roles. However, there are no hard and fast rules, and you need to ensure that whoever is assigned a responsibility for first aid has the appropriate skills to carry out the task.
Fortunately, paediatric first aid requirements are one of the simpler areas to navigate, after all, the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework provides clear information such as the level and type of training that is needed. But is it as simple as just attending or sending a member of staff on a Paediatric First Aid training course?
Our blog explains the different responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, and where appropriate, the employer’s responsibilities for first aid provision in a childcare setting.
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The information in this article is provided by The British Red Cross and does not represent Morton Michel.