Paediatric First Aid
Nationally recognised courses that deliver the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond effectively to emergency situations involving infants & children.
In addition to the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations1981, which require employers to ensure immediate care is available for injured or unwell employees, there are specific legal requirements for environments that care for infants and children.
Our paediatric first aid courses are designed to meet the standards set by the Department for Education Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. These courses provide learners with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to respond effectively to a wide range of emergency situations involving infants and young children, helping to maintain a safe and compliant childcare setting.
Whether you work in a childcare environment, have responsibilities as a first aider, or simply want to develop your skills in this area, our courses are designed to support you with high-quality, practical training that meets your needs.
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Safeguarding
A 1-day course that provides learners with a clear understanding of how to recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns in a variety of settings.
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Course overview
The Level 2 Safeguarding course is designed to provide learners with a clear understanding of how to recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns in a variety of settings.
Throughout the course, learners will develop an understanding of different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual and neglect, as well as the signs and indicators that may suggest someone is at risk. The training also covers the importance of early intervention, appropriate reporting procedures and maintaining accurate records.
Learners will gain insight into relevant UK legislation and guidance, including safeguarding responsibilities under frameworks such as the Children Act and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
The course also highlights the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and understanding the role each individual plays in safeguarding.
By completing this qualification, learners will feel more confident in identifying concerns, taking appropriate action and contributing to a safer environment for those in their care.
Course assessment type
Theory Assessment
Topics covered
Safeguarding legislation and guidance
Indicators of abuse or neglect
Making judgments
Dealing with complaints and allegations
Effective communication
Safeguarding roles and responsibilities
Sharing of information
Combined Emergency First Aid and Emergency Paediatric First Aid
A perfectly streamlined one-day course that provides learners with the skills they need to respond to emergency situations involving adults, children & infants.
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Course overview
Over 1 extended day, learners will develop the knowledge and practical competencies needed to provide effective first aid for adults, children and infants. Topics include: CPR and AED use, choking, wounds and bleeding, unconscious casualty and more.
Course assessment type
Practical Assessments & Theory Assessment
Topics covered
Understanding the role of a first aider, infection control, and consent.
Safely assessing scenes, recognizing illness, and prioritising treatment.
CPR (adults, infants, children) and safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Placing adults, infants, and children in the recovery position.
Treating choking in adults, infants, and children.
Wounds, bleeding, and shock.
Minor injuries (cuts, grazes, grazes, splinters, nosebleeds).
Burns and scalds.
Seizures.
Basic Life Support
A half-day course designed to equip learners with the life-saving techniques needed to support an adult or child in an emergency siuation.
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Course overview
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the life-saving techniques needed to support an adult or child in an emergency situation, until professional medical help arrives.
During this half day course, learners will be given the opportunity to practice essential basic life support procedures, including: assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, recovery position, CPR and choking.
Course assessment type
Theory multiple choice test and practical assessments
Topics covered
Chain of Survival
Assessing the Scene
Managing an Unresponsive Casualty and the Recovery Position
CPR
Use of AED
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
A one-day course covering a range of emergency treatment scenarios for children & infant care.
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Course overview
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations which could arise when looking after children.
During this 1-day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, seizures, external bleeding and more.
Course assessment type
Practical Assessments & Theory Assessment
Topics covered
The roles of the paediatric first aider
Assessing an emergency situation
Dealing with an unconscious infant
Recovery position, CPR and defib
Choking
Minor injuries
Bites and stings
Seizures
Bleeding and shock
Paediatric First Aid
A two-day course that will provide the skills and knowlege needed for delegates to attain their Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
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Course overview
Over a 2-day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: assessing an emergency situation, dealing with an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma and more.
Course assessment type
Practical & Theory Assessments
Topics covered
Understanding the role of a pediatric first aider.
Assessing incident scenes and casualties.
CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for infants and children.
Choking treatment and managing unresponsive patients.
Anaphylaxis, asthma, meningitis, seizures/febrile convulsions, and diabetic emergencies.
Head, neck, back, eye, ear, and nose injuries.
Severe bleeding, burns, scalds, and shock.
Poisoning, electric shock, and extreme temperatures.
"Good venue, good Facilities, great Trainer. Information clear and concise, trainer knowledgeable and clear."
"Very pleasant and helpful trainers throughout the course and I really enjoyed having time to talk it out."
"Trainer has excellent knowledge of this subject. Very informative and great that real life experiences were included."
"Very Knowledgable and patient trainer. Excellent course."
"Brilliant course superbly delivered. The training course is an excellent location as well."
"Well presented. It’s a course that I think should be every 6 months not 3 years, as it could prevent more serious strikes. Enjoyed the course."
"Easy to follow and great structure to the course"
"Nicely paced course, and even as an experienced disc cutter operator - actually found out a few new things."
"Great attitude and the trainer was a very positive person."
"Lovely training facility, well presented, tutor kept the attention of the participants well. Good, clear communication throughout."
"Was really good - especially since I was worried I wasn’t going to pass. The training provided has boosted my skills and my confidence."
"The new training centre is really nice and Michelle explains everything really well. A very positive experience."
"Positive course, Michelle was a great teacher."
"Outstanding course."
"Superb course to be on, very knowledgeable trainers and the training centre is a great environment to be in. Thank you."
"Brilliant course, great location, great trainer, highly recommend."