Paediatric First Aid Training
Our Paediatric First Aid courses help delegates gain the confidence, knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively to workplace emergencies. Choose from a one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, a two-day requalification course, or the full three-day accredited Paediatric First Aid qualification.
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Emergency Paediatric First Aid - 1 Day
Duration: 1 Day: Minimum of 6 hours required
Delivery: Face To Face: Scheduled Course or Private Company Classroom
This one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course gives delegates the confidence and practical skills needed to respond to emergencies involving babies and children. It is ideal for people who work with, care for, or support children and need essential emergency first aid knowledge.
The course includes the same core emergency first aid principles as the First Aid at Work one-day course, with additional paediatric elements to help delegates respond safely and appropriately when children or infants need help.
Who Should Attend?
- Teachers and Childcare Staff
- Babysitters and Nannies
- Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders
- Parents and Guardians
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
Certification
Course Content
- First Aid: Elements of paediatric first aid will be included.
- Understanding: Grasp the responsibilities and role of a first aider in maintaining a safe environment.
- Preventing cross infection: Learn how to minimise the risk of cross-infection.
- Recording incidents and actions: Understand the importance of accurate documentation.
- Equipment: Become familiar with first aid equipment and its proper use in emergency situations.
- Assess: Develop the ability to assess emergencies effectively and act safely and promptly.
- Unconscious: Provide aid to an unconscious casualty, including handling seizures.
- Administer CPR: Practise CPR techniques for emergency support.
- Choking: Learn how to respond efficiently to choking emergencies.
- Shock: Provide effective care for shock-related incidents including anaphylaxis.
- Minor injuries: Manage cuts, grazes, bruises, burns and splinters.
- Automated External Defibrillation: Become familiar with AED use.
Paediatric First Aider
Paediatric First Aider - 2 Day
Duration: 2 Day Accredited Course: Minimum of 12 hours required
Delivery: Face To Face: Scheduled Course or Private Company Classroom
The two-day Paediatric First Aider course is designed for individuals who work closely with children and infants and are responsible for their safety and wellbeing. Delegates will gain the confidence and skills to respond effectively to a wide range of paediatric first aid emergencies.
This course is ideal for those who wish to gain a nationally regulated Level 3 Award. It satisfies the guidelines and criteria laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted. To obtain the qualification, delegates must attend both days and complete the required units of accreditation.
Who Should Attend?
- Parents and Guardians
- Teachers and Childcare Staff
- Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders
- Babysitters and Nannies
Certification
Course Content
- First Aid: Elements of First Aid at Work will be included.
- Reporting: Understand the role of a first aider and the importance of accurate and timely reporting.
- Life-Saving Resuscitation: Master resuscitation techniques designed for infants and children.
- Assessing Situations: Learn to evaluate emergencies and prioritise actions effectively.
- Managing Unresponsiveness: Build confidence in handling fainting and unresponsive children.
- Choking: Learn step-by-step procedures to clear airways and safely manage foreign objects.
- Injury Care: Provide effective support for head injuries, fractures, wounds and bleeding.
- Conditions: Respond to asthma attacks, diabetes, sickle cell complications and seizures.
- Allergies and Shock: Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis, shock and other critical conditions.
- Burns and Eye Injuries: Deliver immediate care for burns and injuries to the eyes.
- Emergencies: Handle hypothermia, heatstroke and other temperature-related conditions with care.
- Serious Illnesses: Identify warning signs of meningitis and other life-threatening conditions.
Blended Paediatric First Aid
Paediatric First Aid - 2 Day Blended
Duration: 1 Day E-Learning + 1 Day Practical: Total 12 Hours
Delivery: Face To Face and Remote Online Learning
Our Blended Paediatric First Aid course is delivered in two parts. Part one is an online e-learning module that delegates complete before attending the practical training session. Part two is a one-day face-to-face practical course where delegates learn, practise and demonstrate the practical elements of the paediatric first aider role.
This blended course satisfies the guidelines and criteria laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted. To obtain the qualification, delegates must complete both parts of the course.
Who Should Attend?
- Parents and Guardians
- Teachers and Childcare Staff
- Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders
- Babysitters and Nannies
Certification
Course Content
- First Aid: Elements of First Aid at Work will be included.
- Reporting: Understand the role of a first aider and the importance of accurate and timely reporting.
- Life-Saving Resuscitation: Master resuscitation techniques designed for infants and children.
- Assessing Situations: Learn to evaluate emergencies and prioritise actions effectively.
- Managing Unresponsiveness: Build confidence in handling fainting and unresponsive children.
- Choking: Learn step-by-step procedures to clear airways and safely manage foreign objects.
- Injury Care: Provide effective support for head injuries, fractures, wounds and bleeding.
- Conditions: Respond to asthma attacks, diabetes, sickle cell complications and seizures.
- Allergies and Shock: Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis, shock and other critical conditions.
- Burns and Eye Injuries: Deliver immediate care for burns and injuries to the eyes.
- Emergencies: Handle hypothermia, heatstroke and other temperature-related conditions with care.
- Serious Illnesses: Identify warning signs of meningitis and other life-threatening conditions.
