Paediatric First Aid Course

When a baby or child becomes ill or injured, having the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly can make all the difference. Our Paediatric First Aid Course provides learners with the practical skills needed to deal with a wide range of emergencies involving infants and children.

Designed to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, this comprehensive course is ideal for nurseries, childminders, schools, preschools, childcare providers and anyone responsible for the care of babies and young children.

The course combines practical training with essential first aid knowledge, helping learners recognise emergencies, provide appropriate treatment and know when further medical assistance is required.

Quality training at affordable prices is not an alien concept at Good Skills Training. Our experienced trainers deliver engaging, practical courses that give learners the confidence to act when it matters most.

Who is the Course For?

This course is suitable for:

Nursery Staff
Childminders
Early Years Practitioners
Preschool Staff
Reception Staff
School Support Staff
Teaching Assistants
Wraparound Care Staff
After-School Club Leaders
Holiday Club Staff
Sports Coaches
Foster Carers
Parents and Guardians
Anyone caring for babies and young children

Syllabus

The Role of the Paediatric First Aider

Responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
Incident management
Assessing emergency situations
Infection prevention and control

Managing Life-Threatening Emergencies

Primary survey
Recovery position
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR for infants and children
Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Choking management
Calling emergency services

Medical Conditions

Asthma
Allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Seizures
Diabetes
Meningitis
Febrile convulsions

Injuries and Trauma

Bleeding
Shock
Burns and scalds
Fractures
Sprains and strains
Head injuries
Eye injuries
Poisoning

Childhood Illnesses

Fever management
Recognising serious illness
Dehydration
Communicable diseases
Seeking appropriate medical assistance

Allergy Awareness and Anaphylaxis

Recognising allergic reactions
Identifying anaphylaxis
Emergency treatment procedures
Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs)
Supporting children with healthcare plans

Prerequisite

The Paediatric First Aid Course is aimed at those over 16.
It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Learners are required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore learners must be physically capable of doing this.

Course Duration

12 contact hours.
Good Skills Training normally deliver this course over 2-days, 09:30 – 16:30.

This course can be delivered via blended learning, one day of the course is delivered online prior to the face-to-face session, which would be run over one day, typically 09:30 – 16:30.

Course Certification

Learners who successfully complete the workshop will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

This course is certificated through our ISO 9001 certification for the delivery of training and consultancy services, including course certification. Find out more here.

If you need an OFQUAL regulated course then we can deliver this through our QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid Course.