Paediatric First Aid Training

What is Paediatric First Aid training?

Our paediatric first aid training enhances participants' knowledge and practical skills in providing vital treatment to infants and children. The course emphasizes assessing and managing critical situations, fostering confidence and competence in real-life emergencies. Aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, this popular course is ideal for early years workers, registered childminders, parents, and grandparents seeking valuable skills in paediatric first aid.

What does a Paediatric First Aid course cover?

The level 3 course includes two essential units that learners must complete. The first unit, emergency paediatric first aid, focuses on the responsibilities of an aider and provides training on administering first aid to unresponsive, choking, or bleeding infants and children. The second unit, managing paediatric illnesses, injuries, and emergencies, covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively treat various medical conditions.

• Role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
• Assessing a paediatric emergency
• First aid for an unresponsive infant or child
• First aid for a choking infant or child
• First aid for an externally bleeding infant or child
• First aid for an infant or child suffering from shock
• First aid for an infant or a child with bites, stings, and minor injuries
• First aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
• First aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries
• First aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears, and nose
• First aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
• First aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature
• First aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
• First aid to an infant or a child with burns and scalds
• First aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning
• First aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis

How long does a Paediatric First Aid course take?

The duration of the courses varies depending on the level. The course spans 12 hours and is typically conducted over two full classroom-based days.

Who needs a Paediatric First Aid course?

This course is recognized by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, making it particularly suitable for professionals working with children and infants, including registered childminders, creche staff, and preschool workers. However, individuals without professional involvement can also benefit from undertaking the course and acquiring essential life-saving skills to handle paediatric emergencies they may encounter in personal situations.

Where does the training take place?

The Paediatric First Aid training course can be conducted either at your own site, our training center in Derry, or alternatively, we can arrange a local venue for you anywhere in Northern Ireland.

Why is Paediatric First Aid training important?

Trained paediatric first aiders are legally required in all regulated childcare settings. The owners and occupants of such establishments have a legislative responsibility to maintain adequate first-aid resources and ensure the availability of trained personnel at all times.