Emergency Paediatric First Aid
About Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Since March 2017, first aiders must have taken the Emergency Paediatric First Aid course to ensure the correct number of first aiders to children. Your employer must always have the proper number of Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate holders on site. This course teaches the essentials of emergency paediatric first aid, including how to help a child who is choking, bleeding, unresponsive, not breathing normally and more. To find out how many first aiders your organisation needs, please give us a call and we will be happy to discuss this matter further with you.
Course Length
Our Emergency Paediatric First Aid training course is 6 hours long and completed in 1 day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid training certificate lasts 36 months (3 years). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12).
Course Length
Please see our course outline here. During this Emergency Paediatric First Aid training Requalification training course, you will learn how to plan and deal with first aid emergencies, treatments for bites and stings, resuscitation, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid Outline
- Assess an emergency and prioritise the next steps to take.
- Take action when a baby/child is unresponsive.
- Respond appropriately to a seizure.
- Remedy choking.
- Treat bleeding.
- Recognise and support a baby/child when in shock from a severe injury.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid FAQs
What is emergency paediatric first aid training?
Emergency Paediatric first aid is the first response to a child or infant related life-threatening (or limb-threatening) medical emergency. The course is mandatory for all early years providers and meets Ofsted requirements.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for individuals who care for young children in the absence of their parents. This includes Nursery Staff, Nannies, Au Pairs, or parents wanting to learn lifesaving skills.
Will the course teach me how to resuscitate a child?
Yes the course will teach you how to correctly perform CPR on a child or infant. The method is different to the approach used on an adult and should only be taught by a qualified instructor.
What will I learn in this course?
The course covers how to help an infant or child who: is unresponsive and breathing, is unresponsive and not breathing, is choking, is bleeding, is suffering from shock, is burnt or scalded, or is having a seizure. It also shows how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
First Aid Annual Refresher FAQs
What is emergency paediatric first aid training?
Emergency Paediatric first aid is the first response to a child or infant related life-threatening (or limb-threatening) medical emergency. The course is mandatory for all early years providers and meets Ofsted requirements.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for individuals who care for young children in the absence of their parents. This includes Nursery Staff, Nannies, Au Pairs, or parents wanting to learn lifesaving skills.
Will the course teach me how to resuscitate a child?
Yes, the course will teach you how to correctly perform CPR on a child or infant. The method is different to the approach used on an adult and should only be taught by a qualified instructor.
What will I learn in this course?
The course covers how to help an infant or child who: is unresponsive and breathing, is unresponsive and not breathing, is choking, is bleeding, is suffering from shock, is burnt or scalded, or is having a seizure. It also shows how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
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