Paediatric First Aid
This course is recommended by OFSTED and designed for people who look after children under the age of eight. It meets the standards for Paediatric First
Aid Training for the revised Early Years Foundation Stage.
Since September 2008 registered child care settings are required to have at least one person who holds a current paediatric first aid certificate in
every setting and on every outing.
What does the course cover?
- Assess and prioritise a first aid incident
- Deal with an unconscious child or baby
- Control bleeding and manage shock
- Manage choking
- Incident reporting
- Treat burns and scalds
- Deal with asthma and hyperventilation
- Deal with head injuries, seizures and febrile convulsions
- Recognise and deal with fractures to upper and lower body
- Managing neck and spinal injuries,
- Deal with poisoning including anaphylactic shock
- Recognise and deal with a range of common injuries and illnesses until the arrival of the emergency services including: Foreign bodies, poisoning,
electric shock, hypoglycaemia, sprains and strains, conjunctivitis, sickle cell anaemia, aches and pains, diarrhoea and vomiting, meningitis, chicken
pox, measles, German measles, mumps.
All our courses are tailored to fit your business and individual needs.
Who is the course for?
This qualification is ideal for all staff who work with children In a childcare setting, including nurseries, day care centres and childminders.
An accredited Level 2 in Paediatric First Aid is also available. Please contact us for details.
How long does the course last?
12 hours. After completing the 12-hour course, participants will be covered immediately
How is the course assessed?
Continual assessment throughout the course by the tutor and a multiple choice assessment paper. A Paediatric First Aid certificate is issued to all
who successfully show their competence.
How much does it cost?
Prices from just £90 per person for courses on your site. Please contact us for details. Price is dependent on numbers
How long is the certificate valid for?
3 years.
How do I book?
Our courses can be held on-site, at a time and date to suit your business. We aim to provide excellent value for money. Open courses are available for some subjects. Please click here for details