Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course
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Safeguard children with our Emergency Paediatric First Aid course. This essential one-day programme equips childcare professionals with specialised infant and child emergency response skills, delivered by qualified NHS healthcare practitioners across East Anglia..
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Overview
- One Day Training/6-hours.
- First Aid Training Pack for each student containing CPR Face-shield, training bandage, triangular bandage, and gloves.
- Training on both Semi automatic and Fully automatic AED's
- Taught at your premises.
- Full colour Paediatric First Aid Manual (Hardback) with quick refrence key.
- Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF) Certificate via PDF valid for 3 years**
- Taught by a Paramedic.
- Specialist catastrophic haemorrhage: Training using blood loss control products and equipment can be included on all First Aid courses and annotated on the Certificate for each successful learner.
Who Needs Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training ?
- EYFS registered settings - Mandatory paediatric first aid coverage
- Ofsted inspected childcare - Compliance requirement
- Local authority childrens services - Professional standards
- After school clubs
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All EYFS registered settings must have staff qualified in paediatric first aid as outlined in the EYFS statutory framework. This includes nurseries, pre-schools, and childminders.
- Duration: 1 Day - 6 Hours
- Delivery: Face-to-face onsite training
- Qualification: Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF). Accredited by an Ofqual Regulated awarding body. Meets requirements of Ofsted and EYFS
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Content
This essential programme prepares childcare professionals to respond confidently to paediatric emergencies. Participants demonstrate competency through written assessments and hands-on practical evaluations.
Emergency Response Skills
- Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Assessing emergency situations involving children
- Managing unresponsive infants and children
- Recovery position techniques for different ages
Life-Saving Procedures
- CPR for infants and children
- AED use and defibrillation
- Choking management for all ages
- Severe bleeding and shock treatment
Common Childhood Emergencies
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Seizures and medical emergencies
- Asthma attacks and breathing difficulties
- Meningitis recognition and response
Minor Injury Management
- Cuts, grazes and wound care
- Burns and scalds treatment
- Bites and stings management
- Basic injury assessment and documentation
Assessment and Certification Our NHS healthcare practitioners ensure you’re fully prepared through practical evaluation methods, giving you the confidence to protect children in your care.



Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF)* is Accredited by an Ofqual Regulated awarding body. This course meets requirements of Ofsted and is valid for 3 years**.
*Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) ** For each successful Learner
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Benefits
- Life-Saving Confidence - Build competence to handle critical workplace incidents
- Professional Recognition - Gain respected level 3 RQF qualification
- Comprehensive Skills - Learn skill related to children/infants
- Employability - Required by nurseries and schools
- Expert instruction - Taught by qualified NHS paramedic instructors
Course Pricing
Emergency Paediatric First Aid course can be delivered at your venue.
A group of up to 6 learners can be trained on-site for £765.60.
Each additional learner is £95.00 up to a max of 12 learners with 1 trainer.