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PEFAP 001: Paediatric emergency first aidPEFAP 001: Paediatric emergency first aidUnit reference F/600/2036 Level 2Credit value 1 GLH 10Unit aimThe purpose of the unit is for the learner to attain knowledge and practicalcompetences required to deal with the range of paediatric emergency firstaid situations contained in this unit.Learner name:CACHE Centre no:CACHE PIN:ULN:Learning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and dateSimulation is permitted for this unit but assessment criteria 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.3 mustbe assessed in a realistic simulated environment including practical demonstration of CPR oninfant and child manikins. Assessment should be carried out by a vocationally competentassessor qualified to make assessment decisions. This means that the assessor must becapable of carrying out the full requirements within the competency of this unit.The current resuscitation council guidelines should always be referred to when assessing thisqualification.1. Understand the role of thepaediatric first aider.1.1. Identify the responsibilities of apaediatric first aider.1.2. Describe how to minimise therisk of infection to self andothers.1.3. Describe suitable first aidequipment, including personalprotection, and how it is usedappropriately.1.4. Identify what informationneeds to be included in anaccident report/incident record,and how to record it.1.5. Define an infant and a child forthe purposes of first aidtreatment.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 207