- Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Available as on-site training or as a 'bolt on' to an EFAW course
- Ideal for those working with children and young people
- Friendly, relaxed courses taught by professionals
The one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is designed for those with an interest in child and infant Basic Life Support including parents, guardians and family members. This course is also delivered as a two-hour ‘bolt on’ to our one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course.
Our Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Don’t accept anything else!
This Ofqual regulated qualification is ideal for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies and provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents.
This qualification is regulated in the UK by Ofqual and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). Over the day, we’ll cover a range of introductory paediatric first aid topics including:
- Role of the Paediatric First Aider
- Primary survey
- Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Seizure
- Choking
- Minor injuries
- Recovery position
Please note this paediatric first aid course is for adults. Unfortunately, we don’t deliver first aid training to under 18’s.
You might also be interested in our three-day First Aid at Work course or you can view our open course calendar for the year ahead. If you’re not sure which first aid training is best suited to you, read Which first aid course do I need? on our blog.
- Duration - 2 hour bolt on (or 1 day (6 hours)) as on-site training
- Group - Up to 12
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Age - 16+
Under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. - Validity - 3 years
- Price - Contact us!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course takes place over 6 hours. We usually start at 9am and aim to finish before 4pm.
Our public first aid courses take place at InTec on Parc Menai in Bangor, North Wales. We have a large, modern training room with all the facilities you’d expect. There’s plenty of on-site parking and for cyclists, we have secure bike storage and shower facilities!
Or we can run this course from your venue!
We’re proud to offer some of the best value first aid courses in the UK. Our one-day Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Qualification costs £75 + £8 course fee. Successful candidates will receive a digital certificate at the end of the course.
Great question. Yes it does!
Each course attendee will receive their own 57 page book containing comprehensive guidance on emergency paediatric first aid. This high quality publication is easy to read, fully illustrated and up-to-date and perfectly complements your Emergency Paediatric First Aid course.
Of course! Here’s everything you’ll learn on your one day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
1.3 Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment - Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
2.1 Conduct a scene survey
2.2 Conduct a primary survey on:
• an infant
• a child
2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary - Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive
3.1 Identify when to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to:
• an infant
• a child
3.2 Demonstrate CPR using:
• an infant manikin
• a child manikin
3.3 Identify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position
3.4 Demonstrate how to place:
• an infant into the recovery position
• a child into the recovery position
3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing, whilst they are in the recovery position, for:
• an infant
• a child
3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure - Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking
4.1 Identify when an infant or a child is choking
4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to:
• an infant who is choking
• a child who is choking - Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding
5.1 Identify whether external bleeding is life-threatening
5.1 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
6.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock
6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child:
• bites
• stings
• small cuts
• grazes
• bumps and bruises
• small splinters
• nosebleeds
