Providing high quality and accredited first aid courses
Why take a first aid course?
You may need it for your workplace but taking a first aid course gives so much more than that, it can help you feel more prepared to help when others around you may not be able to. It’s for situations that you may come across and you want to help, it’s for keeping your kids, grandkids and family safe and knowing what to do if they or you have an accident or are suddenly taken ill.
On a Moonbeam® Training course, you will cover baby, child and adult training regardless if you are completing an adult or paediatric course, we don’t live in isolation and I want you to go away with the most comprehensive learning I can give you in a day and the ability to help all ages.
Moonbeam®Training offers Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by Qualsafe Awards (your due diligence has been done for you) and are delivered by a highly qualified experienced First Aid Trainer and Nurse (First Aid is no longer regulated by the HSE). IQA & EQA observations are carried out yearly to ensure the highest quality of training is delivered.
”Karen is a natural presenter. She has high expectations of the learners but is very approachable and has an engaging manner which keeps their interest. It was clear to see the planning and preparation which had been put in to ensure a great quality teaching and learning experience. The learners appeared to enjoy the course immensely and were very positive about their experience when I spoke with them.
IQA Trainer Observation Report 2023
Karen drew on her vast experience as a paediatric nurse and first aid trainer when explaining concepts and emphasising the vulnerability of children and babies in comparison to adults. Her in-depth knowledge and understanding of child development enabled her to answer learner questions well, making the training relevant to the learners' needs, especially relating to specific questions about the centre's service users.
One day qualifications offered are
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Level 3 (SCQF level 6 or SQA level 3) Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)
Both are one day courses and are a mix of theory and practical first aid.
The one-day courses have an emphasis on the practical side of the training and include practical sessions on CPR and the use of an AED, choking, the recovery position and bandaging.
There is an option for the two-day Paediatric First Aid course for those that need it, this can either be in-person or as blended learning. More information can be found further down the page.
Your certificate should be renewed every 3 years to maintain your qualification and to refresh and update your knowledge.
An annual half day refresher is recommended to keep up with any changes in First Aid delivery.
I offer individual training or ‘in-house’ training, for more information please contact me at karen@moonbeamtherapies.co.uk
One day individual training is £100pp (minimum 3 learners to go ahead).
One day courses start form £500 for up to 12 learners.
For prices for the 2-day paediatric course, in-person or blended learning, please contact me for more information and prices.
EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work )
- Role and Responsibilities of an emergency first aider
- Infection control, consent, completing accident forms/reports
- First aid kits and personal protection equipment
- Incident and casualty assessment
- Scene survey, primary survey, calling for help/information needed
- CPR and AED – adult, child and baby
- Choking – adult, child and baby
- Unconscious casualty including recovery position and seizures – baby and over 1
- Conditions that could lead to an unconscious casualty discussed briefly with treatment plans
- Bleeding /shock
- Wounds and bleeding
- Burns and scalds
- Assessment
Full 3-year certificate issued from Qualsafe Awards
FREE Emergency First Aid Made Easy book given on attendance
Maximum 12 people per course
Paediatric First Aid
There are 2 courses available:
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Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1 day/unit 1)
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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (2 days/units 1 and 2)
- The one-day course covers (Unit One)
- Role and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider
- Definition of an infant and a child, infection control, consent, completing accident forms/reports
- First aid kits and personal protection equipment
- Incident and casualty assessment
- Scene survey, primary survey, calling for help/information needed
- CPR and AED – infant, child and adult
- Unconscious casualty and Recovery position for baby and child
- Conditions that could lead to an unconscious casualty discussed briefly with treatment plans (if not doing 2 day course)
- Management of a seizure
- Choking
- Minor Injuries
- Shock
- External bleeding
- Bites and Stings
- Assessment
Full 3-year certificate issued from Qualsafe Awards
FREE Paediatric First Aid Made Easy book given on attendance
Maximum 12 people per course
The two-day course, offered in-person or as blended learning, covers the above plus Unit 2 – Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies
- Anaphylaxis
- Eyes, ears and nose conditions
- Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chronic medical conditions or sudden illness: Sickle cell syndrome; diabetes; asthma; meningitis; and febrile convulsions
- Body temperature, extremes of heat and cold (hypo and hyperthermia)
- Electric shock
- Burns and scalds
- Poisonous substances
- Assessment
Full 3-year certificate issued from Qualsafe Awards
FREE Paediatric First Aid Made Easy book given on attendance
Maximum 12 people per course
For the two-day Paediatric First Aid course for those that need it, this can either be in-person or as blended learning, please enquire for more information and price.
Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis
- This 4 hour course covers (1 unit)
- How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- How to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis
- How to manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Assessment
Full 1-year certificate issued from Qualsafe Awards
You are required to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
Emergency First Aid Made Easy book given on attendance
Maximum 12 people per course
Cost £60 per person (minimum 2 learners required for course to run)
Introduction to Baby and Child First Aid
This introduction to baby and child first aid covers the most common accidents and injuries and provides you with the basic skills required to deal with them. The 2-hour session looks at how to deal with:
- Getting to the hospital safely
- Bumps, cuts and bleeding
- Head injuries and what to look out for
- Burns and scalds
- Choking for babies under and over one year old
- The recovery position
- CPR
- Anything else that is important to the group
I like to bespoke the sessions towards the group and their specific needs. Therefore, to ensure you get the most out of your course, I limit groups to 10 people only. Minimum of 4 people required for course to run.
£25 per person
FREE Paediatric First Aid Made Easy book given on attendance
Want to learn more about keeping your baby & children safe?
Please download my FREE Baby Safety Essentials eBook.
Feedback from courses
Baby and Child First aid course
Can’t get to a class? Let’s do it online instead then…join up and watch the class when it’s convenient for you, pause and rewind as you need to.
This course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence required to be able to deal with common accidents and illnesses.
