- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
- Ideal for those working with children and young people
- Fulfils Department for Education requirements
- Friendly, relaxed courses taught by professionals
The two-day Paediatric First Aid course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care.
Our Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid course is regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Don’t accept anything else!
This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
This qualification is regulated in the UK by Ofqual and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). Over the two days, we’ll cover a range of 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
- Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Seizure
- Choking
- Minor injuries
- Recovery position
- Fractures
- Foreign bodies
- Diabetic emergencies
- Asthma
- Meningitis
- Febrile convulsions
- Extreme hot and cold
- Electrical incidents
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 days (12 hours)
- 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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The course takes place over two days (16 hours). We usually start each day 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 Paediatric First Aid Qualification costs £125 + £12 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 105 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 Paediatric First Aid course.
Of course! Here’s everything you’ll learn on your two day Paediatric First Aid course:
Unit 1:
- 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
Unit 2:
- Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
1.1 Recognise a suspected:
• fracture or dislocation
• sprain or strain
1.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected:
• fracture or dislocation
• sprain or strain
1.3 Demonstrate how to apply:
• a support sling
• an elevated sling - Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries
2.1 Recognise a suspected:
• head injury
• spinal injury
2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected head injury
2.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected spinal injury - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
3.1 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child with a foreign body in the:
• eye
• ear
• nose
3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with an eye injury - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
4.1 Recognise suspected:
• diabetic hypoglycaemic emergency
• asthma attack
• allergic reaction
• meningitis
• febrile convulsions
4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suspected to be suffering from:
• diabetic hypoglycaemic emergency
• asthma attack
• allergic reaction
• meningitis
• febrile convulsions - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature
5.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from:
• extreme cold
• extreme heat
5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suffering from:
• extreme cold
• extreme heat - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
6.1 Identify how to safely manage an incident involving electricity
6.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who has suffered an electric shock - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with burns and scalds
7.1 Identify how to recognise the severity of burns and scalds
7.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with burns and scalds - Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning
8.1 Identify how poisonous substances can enter the body
8.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with suspected sudden poisoning - Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis
9.1 Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child
9.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with suspected anaphylaxis
9.3 Demonstrate the use of a ‘training device’ adrenaline auto-injector
