Paediatric First Aid Training
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
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.
What Does the Course Include?
- Learner resources and course materials
- Infant and child CPR training equipment
- Practical first aid training aids
- Scenario based learning exercises
- Current paediatric first aid guidance
- Practical assessment throughout the course
- Scenario based assessment exercises
- Multiple choice assessment where required
- Trainer observation and feedback
- Assessment against regulated qualification standards
- Supportive and experienced instructors
- Step by step guidance throughout practical skills
- Opportunity to ask setting specific questions
- Confidence building for nervous or less experienced learners
- 6 hour Emergency Paediatric First Aid option
- 12 hour full Paediatric First Aid option
- Regulated Qualsafe qualification where selected
- Nationally recognised certificate on successful completion
- Suitable for childcare, education and activity settings depending on the course selected
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
When Every Second Counts
In a life threatening emergency involving a child, confidence and immediate action matter.
Our Paediatric Basic Life Support training gives learners the practical skills and reassurance needed to respond calmly, effectively and professionally during critical moments.
Speak to 1705 Consultancy today about individual bookings, refresher training and group courses for schools, nurseries and childcare settings.
- Duration: 6 or 12 Hours
- Level: Level 3
- Delivery: Classroom Learning
- Awarding Body: Qualsafe
- Start Date: Flexible
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Enrol today and start working towards your qualification at a pace that suits you. Our team are on hand to answer any questions.