This 2 day Paediatric First Aid qualification provides the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with a range of emergencies involving children. On completion, candidates will be able to recognise and manage childhood medical conditions, as well as being able to provide emergency treatment until the arrival of the emergency medical services.
Our delivery models have been updated for Covid-19 and we have introduced specific measures for face-to-face training. Please read our guidance for face-to-face training during Covid-19
This course is available as an open course or group booking. Group booking information and fees are further down this page.
Open Course Dates
| Paediatric First Aid (2 days) | tbc | - |
Course Information
Course Content
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
- acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- managing an unresponsive casualty and the recovery position
- cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- choking
- bleeding
- shock
- minor injuries
Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies
- fractures
- Injuries e.g. head, neck, eye etc.
- understanding acute medical conditions or sudden illness e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma
- electric shocks
- burns and scalds
- anaphylaxis
Certification STA Certificate of Training
Course Length 12 hours (2 days)
Maximum Participants 12 (8 if using Training for Care’s venue)
Group Booking Information
Choose a venue, date and time to suit your organisation. Please get in touch with your requirements using the request group booking button. Fees are shown in the table below.
Please note, to allow for appropriate social distancing, we can only accommodate a maximum of 8 participants in our training room at Training for Care. (We can accommodate a maximum of 12 at your own venue).
| Attendees | Group Price | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | £1260.00 | £105.00 |
| 11 | £1210.00 | £110.00 |
| 10 | £1160.00 | £116.00 |
| 9 | £1110.00 | £123.33 |
| 8 (or less) | £1060.00 | £132.50 |