Paediatric First Aid Training Course | 1 Day • Virtual Classroom + 2 Days • Classroom Delivery in York

The paediatric first aid course equips learners with the skills needed to diagnose and treat a wide range of paediatric illnesses and injuries. The qualification is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications.

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

• Assess an emergency situation safely

• Provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive

• Provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking

• Provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles, and joints

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with burns and scalds

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning

• Provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis

On successful completion, all learners will receive an accredited Ofqual qualification in FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) / Level 6 Award in Paediatric First Aid (SCQF).

*FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation, and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies on a professional level providing the knowledge and practical competence to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

Learners must be aged 16 years or over. It is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need following the FAA Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration Policy.

Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation.

For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level. If a learner has any concerns they should contact their training provider to discuss before attending the course.

This course is delivered over a period of 3 days, one day of which will be via a virtual classroom delivery.

Training will be delivered via a variety of resources including face-to-face (in person) training, group activities and practical exercises.

The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration and a written assessment. There is no grading of the assessment, learners pass or are referred. A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.

The qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refreshers. To requalify leaners will need to complete the full course again.

• Course materials and resources will be provided by your trainer.

• Virtual and face to face training via our trainer.

• Certificates will be provided on successful completion of the assessment.

For more flexible learning options, we offer evening and weekend training courses, with enhanced self-study options to suit the learner’s needs.  Please contact us for further details.

Group booking discounts are available for onsite course delivery to multiple candidates. Contact us for details.