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Paediatric First Aid (12 Hours)

  • Cost - £120.00 + VAT
  • Duration - 2 days

Course Description

This comprehensive Paediatric First Aid course is perfect for anyone working with children. This 12-hour course meets the requirements set by Childminding UK, OFSTED, and SureStart. It is also ideal for early years workers who need to meet national registration standards. In England and Wales, all childminders need a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification, preferably upon registration, but definitely within six months of receiving their registration certificate.

  • Course Content

    By the end of this 2-day Paediatric First Aid course, delegates will be confident in:

    • Understanding the role of the first aider
    • Knowing the importance of accident reporting and what should be in the first aid box
    • Developing action plans for emergencies
    • Conducting primary and secondary assessments of the casualty
    • Performing the recovery position for infants and children
    • Performing infant and child resuscitation following current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines
    • Treating a casualty with a head injury
    • Helping a casualty who is bleeding, in shock, or has burns
    • Caring for injuries to bones or soft tissue
    • Assisting a casualty suffering from poisoning, bites, or stings
    • Addressing eye, nose, or ear injuries
    • Handling various childhood conditions
    • Responding to asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies, or seizures
    • Assisting a casualty experiencing an allergic reaction or anaphylactic shock, including using an Epi-Pen
  • Eligibility

    All delegates must be 16 years and over to complete a course.


  • Bolt Ons

    If your role demands some specialist training, boost your Paediatric First Aid course with our handy bolt ons.

    Administration of Medication - For anyone in a childcare setting who might need to administer medication to a child or young person.

  • Pricing & What's Included

    The course fee includes professional instruction, equipment, a full colour manual, a certificate and PPE.

  • Training Venues

    This open course is held at our modern training facility in County Durham but can also be delivered at your premises, please contact us for more information. 

    To book a place on one of our open courses, please email us at info@helpfirstaidtraining.co.uk or call the Help! line on 01388 417303. We'd love to hear from you.


Upcoming Course Dates

  • 9th January 2025
  • 2 days - 9:00am - 4:30pm
  • 23rd January 2025
  • 2 days - 9:00am - 4:30pm
  • 3rd February 2025
  • 2 days - 9:00am - 4:30pm
  • 17th February 2025
  • 2 days - 9:00am - 4:30pm

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