Protecting little lives with practical confidence. Our Paediatric First Aid course provides learners with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to respond to a wide range of injuries and medical emergencies involving babies and children.

This comprehensive two-day course is designed for people who work with or care for children. Through practical activities and realistic scenarios, learners develop the ability to assess emergencies, provide appropriate first aid and support a baby or child until professional medical help arrives.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for:

Nursery and early-years staff
Childminders and nannies
Teachers and support staff
Play workers and activity providers
Foster carers and childcare professionals
Anyone responsible for babies or children

It is particularly suitable for early-years practitioners who require a full Paediatric First Aid qualification.

What will learners cover?

Learners will develop the skills to:

Assess and manage paediatric emergencies
Manage an unresponsive baby or child
Perform infant and child CPR
Use an AED safely
Respond to choking
Control bleeding and manage shock
Treat burns, fractures and head injuries
Recognise meningitis and sepsis
Respond to seizures and febrile convulsions
Manage asthma, diabetes and anaphylaxis
Respond to poisoning, bites and stings
Treat minor injuries
Record and report incidents appropriately
Course information

Duration: Two days, with a minimum of 12 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 childcare professionals or anyone responsible for children.

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

Why choose Haffenden Training Solutions?

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

Creating spaces where people grow.