Paediatric First Aid Training
QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
In-House
Course Description
This comprehensive course covers essential first-aid skills for those working with babies and children, including how to manage choking and recognise symptoms of major childhood illnesses. It’s designed to meet OFSTED requirements and is ideal for those on the OFSTED compulsory register, such as early years professionals in nurseries and Montessori schools. Through this training, you’ll become proficient in providing effective first aid to paediatric casualties, preparing you to respond to injuries and health issues confidently.
Paediatric First Aid Training
QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
In-House
Course Description
This course focuses on the core principles of first aid for children, making it suitable for teachers, school staff, and those working in early years settings. You’ll learn essential skills for managing life-threatening conditions, treating common injuries, and handling serious illnesses. This paediatric first aid course ensures that you’re prepared to respond effectively to emergencies involving children of all ages, covering foundational techniques like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and choking.
Paediatric First Aid Training
Babies and Infant First Aid for Parents
In-House
Course Description
Tailored specifically for parents, this short course provides essential life-saving skills for responding to emergencies involving babies and young children. You’ll learn how to manage choking in infants, perform baby CPR, and handle a range of situations such as bleeds, shock, and allergic reactions. This course is practical and hands-on, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to care for your child in an emergency.
What You’ll Learn in Paediatric First Aid Training
Our courses teach practical skills that are easy to understand and crucial in emergencies:
Child and Baby First Aid Basics
Gain confidence in handling common injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, and fractures. You’ll learn how to treat minor wounds to prevent infections to administer child CPR using the correct protocols.
CPR Training for Infants and Children
Paediatric CPR is different from adult CPR and requires specific techniques. You’ll learn the proper method for performing 30 chest compressions and rescue breaths on infants and children, making sure you’re prepared if an event of an emergency.
Opening the Airway and Rescue Breathing
In cases where breathing is impaired, you’ll practice techniques such as the “chin lift” to open the airway and understand how to perform rescue breathing by covering both the mouth and nose in infants. Knowing how to open and maintain the airway correctly can improve rescue breaths given to a child.
Choking Relief for Infants and Children
Choking can be particularly dangerous for infants and children. In our courses, you’ll practice back blows and chest thrusts specifically designed for babies, which are essential to know if an object becomes lodged in the airway.
Recognising Serious Conditions
Learn to recognise signs of serious conditions like allergic reactions, asthma, and shock, so you know when to call 911 or seek further emergency medical help. We cover the importance of acting swiftly and how to gauge a child’s responsiveness in situations that might not immediately appear as emergencies.
First Aid Kit Essentials
Understanding what to keep in your first aid kit is vital. You’ll become familiar with essential items, from bandages to plasters, and learn how to use each one effectively. Having an aid kit on hand, whether at home or in a childcare setting, ensures you’re always prepared.
Prepare Yourself with Practical, Life-Saving Skills
Paediatric first aid training courses empower you with the knowledge and skills to act confidently in emergencies involving infants and children. Whether you’re handling minor injuries or performing life-saving CPR, you’ll be prepared to make a positive difference when it matters most.
This training is an investment in safety and a vital step in providing care and protection for the children in your care.
Contact us on 020 7112 8543 or email enquiries@firstaidsafety.co.uk to book a course and gain essential skills to ensure your team is equipped for any first aid emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone working with children can benefit. Even if you don’t work in childcare, these courses provide valuable life skills that everyone can use to keep children safe.
The one-day course covers the basics of child and baby first aid, while the two-day course covers advanced topics like managing allergies, asthma, and serious injuries. The two-day option is especially helpful if you work in a school, nursery, or professional childcare environment.
Yes, all our paediatric first aid courses provide a certificate upon completion. This certification, recognised across the UK, is valid for three years and helps meet regulatory requirements for childcare providers.
Our CPR training covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques specifically for infants and children. You’ll learn how to check for responsiveness, perform 30 chest compressions, and deliver effective rescue breaths to children. We also cover the correct chin lift technique to open the airway and ensure each breath is delivered effectively.