Paediatric First Aid – 2 Days

Gain the skills and confidence to respond to medical emergencies involving babies and children. This Ofsted-compliant 2-day course is ideal for anyone working with children and meets the requirements for early years practitioners and childcare providers.

Why take this course?

Children’s medical needs are different from adults, and acting quickly can make all the difference. This course provides comprehensive training in preventing accidents, recognising signs of illness or injury, and delivering effective first aid until professional help arrives.

What you’ll learn

Over two days, you will cover:

  • Assessing an emergency and ensuring safety

  • CPR for infants and children

  • Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Choking management for all ages

  • Control of bleeding, shock, and burns

  • Fractures, sprains, and head injuries

  • Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

  • Seizures, asthma attacks, and diabetic emergencies

  • Recognising meningitis and febrile convulsions

  • Accident prevention and record keeping

Who should attend?

  • Nursery and preschool staff

  • Childminders and nannies

  • Teachers, teaching assistants, and sports coaches

  • Parents, guardians, and family members

Course details

  • Duration: 2 days (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day)

  • Certification: Valid for 3 years

  • Location: Across the Southwest

  • Includes: Training materials, paediatric first aid handbook, certificate

  • Price: £160 PP max 12 people group price £1080

  • Minimum age 16

A woman providing first aid to a woman lying on the floor. The woman on the floor appears to be unresponsive.
A young boy with a tissue on his forehead sitting on a woman's lap, next to a first aid kit, indoors.