Paediatric First Aid Course in Essex (6 or 12 Hours)
Practical paediatric first aid training for those trusted to care for babies, children and young people.
Our paediatric first aid courses are designed for childcare professionals, schools, nurseries, childminders, clubs, activity providers and anyone with responsibility for children’s safety and welfare.
Available as either a 6 hour Emergency Paediatric First Aid course or a 12 hour full Paediatric First Aid qualification, training gives learners the confidence and practical ability to respond quickly, calmly and effectively when a child or infant becomes ill or injured.
Course Overview
Paediatric first aid is different from adult workplace first aid. Children and infants can deteriorate quickly, communicate differently and need a calm, confident and age appropriate response.
The 6 hour Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is suitable for those who need essential emergency skills for babies and children. It covers the immediate response to life threatening and time critical incidents, including assessment, CPR, choking, bleeding, shock and the management of an unresponsive infant or child.
The 12 hour Paediatric First Aid course provides a more comprehensive qualification for those working in early years, childcare and education settings. It expands beyond the emergency response and includes a wider range of injuries, illnesses and conditions that may be encountered when caring for children. This is the route usually required for EYFS and Ofsted early years settings.
Training can be delivered at your venue or arranged for group bookings through 1705 Consultancy.
About the Trainer
Our first aid courses are delivered by qualified first aid instructors across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London. Qualsafe qualifications are delivered through our approved centre partners.
Training is delivered by experienced instructors who understand the importance of calm, practical and proportionate first aid when children are involved.
Our approach is supportive, realistic and confidence building. Learners are not simply taught how to pass an assessment. They are helped to understand what to look for, what to do first, when to escalate and how to provide clear information to parents, carers, colleagues and emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nursery staff, childminders, nannies, teachers, sports coaches and anyone who looks after babies and children. The 12 hour course meets Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
The course runs for 6 hours (1 day) or 12 hours (2 days). We deliver across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London, at your premises for groups or at one of our venues for open courses. Open dates are listed on this page when scheduled.
Yes. Successful learners achieve the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF), or Emergency Paediatric First Aid for the 6 hour course, regulated by Ofqual. Qualsafe qualifications are delivered through our approved centre partners.
Qualsafe first aid certificates are normally valid for three years. Annual refresher training is recommended to keep skills sharp.
Yes. We run courses for groups at your premises across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London, which is usually the most cost effective option for teams.
£149 + VAT per person on an open course, or £995 + VAT for the full 12 hour course for a private group of up to 12. Open dates run with a minimum of 6 delegates. Includes travel in Essex and the surrounding counties. Travel elsewhere in the UK is quoted separately. See our booking and cancellation terms.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Assess an emergency situation safely
- Provide first aid to an unresponsive infant or child
- Perform infant and child CPR
- Use an AED appropriately
- Manage choking incidents
- Control bleeding and manage shock
- Respond to burns, scalds, fractures and head injuries
- Recognise common childhood illnesses and medical conditions
- Know when and how to escalate to emergency services
Who Is This Course For?
Nursery staff
Childminders
Early years practitioners
School staff
Teaching assistants
After school club staff
Sports coaches
Children’s activity providers
Youth group leaders
Parents, carers and guardians
Anyone responsible for children’s safety and welfare
- Duration 6 hours (1 day) or 12 hours (2 days)
- Qualification Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF), or Emergency Paediatric First Aid for the 6 hour course
- Delivery In person, at your premises or ours
- Area Essex and surrounding counties
- Price £149 + VAT per person, or £995 + VAT per group
- Start Date On request
Upcoming course dates
No open dates are scheduled right now. We also run this course on site for teams.
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