Paediatric First Aid, 12 Hour 2 Day Course


The Paediatric First Aid Course is designed for Childminders, Nannies, Playgroup personnel and anyone whose profession involves the care of infants and young children.

this courses comply with Ofsted National Standards relating to First Aid for people working with children and infants and Sure Start requirements for the department for children and families Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)


Training involves practical exercises and plenty of practice using infant and child size manikins and covers how to deal with emergency situations involving children and infants

Course Contents Include
  • Scene Safety
  • Initial Assessment
  • Accidents and illness
  • First aid Kit Requirements
  • Treatment of an unconscious casualty, Recovery Position
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Adult, Infant and Child
  • Shock
  • Choking, Conscious and Unconscious - Adult, Infant and Child
  • Bleeding
  • Burns and scalds
  • Poisoning, Bites and Stings
  • Fractures
  • Seizures
  • Asthma, Diabetes, Croup,
  • Meningitis and other childhood conditions
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Eye injuries
  • Foreign Objects

 Course Duration 18 Hours
 Certificate Valid for 3 Years (annual refresher recommended)