Paediatric First Aid
Paediatric first aid training prepares your staff to deal with a range of first aid situations involving babies and children. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
About the course
Deal with first aid situations involving babies and children
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide First Aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive
- Be able to provide First Aid for an infant or child who is choking
- Be able to provide First Aid to an infant or child with external bleeding
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child who is suffering from shock
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child who has bites, stings and minor injuries
- Be able to provide First Aid for an infant or child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to provide First Aid for an infant or child with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child who sustained an electric shock
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child with burns and scalds
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child with suspected poisoning
- Know how to provide First Aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
lessons
Day 1
- Role of a first aider
- Assessing emergency situations
- CPR
- Recovery position
- Seizures
- Febrile convulsions
- Choking
- Bleeding
- Tourniquets and wound packing
- Shock
- Minor injuries
- Sprains and strains
Day 2
- Fractures and dislocations
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Eye injuries
- Foreign bodies in the nose or ears
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Meningitis
- Hypothermia
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Electric shock
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Paediatric First Aid course?
It runs as a 2-day – 12 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 12 delegates per session — we keep practical groups smaller so everyone gets hands-on time.
Is there a practical element?
Yes — delegates practise the techniques hands-on during the course, guided by the trainer.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates last three years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits schools & nurseries, childminders, children’s homes, sports & activity clubs, care settings. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Paediatric First Aid training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our children’s services training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.