Small casualties. Essential skills. Greater confidence. Our Paediatric Emergency First Aid course provides learners with the practical skills and confidence needed to respond when a baby or child becomes injured or suddenly unwell.

This one-day course focuses on the most urgent paediatric emergencies. Through practical activities and realistic scenarios, learners will develop the ability to assess an incident, provide immediate first aid and care for a baby or child until professional medical help arrives.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone who cares for, supervises or works with babies and children, including:

Nursery and early-years staff
Childminders and nannies
Teachers and support staff
Play workers and activity providers
Parents, carers and family members

It is also suitable for newly qualified early-years practitioners who require an Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification.

What will learners cover?

Learners will develop the skills to:

Understand the role of a paediatric first aider
Assess and manage an emergency safely
Carry out a primary survey
Manage an unresponsive baby or child
Place a child into the recovery position
Perform infant and child CPR
Use an AED safely
Recognise and respond to choking
Control external bleeding
Manage shock
Respond to minor injuries, bites and stings
Course information

Duration: One day, with a minimum of six hours of training
Delivery: Face-to-face practical training
Maximum group size: 12 learners
Assessment: Practical demonstrations and knowledge assessment
Certification: Qualification valid for three years
Entry requirements: No previous first-aid qualification is required

Flexible booking options

Open courses
Book individual places for staff, parents or carers.

On-site group training
Arrange training at your workplace or setting for up to 12 learners, helping to reduce travel and minimise disruption.

Why choose Haffenden Training Solutions?

Our training is practical, supportive and focused on realistic situations involving babies and children. Learners are encouraged to practise essential skills, ask questions and build the confidence to act when a child needs help.

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