What you will learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the basic first aid principles for dealing with specific incidents, illnesses and particular medical conditions in children and infants.
- Comply with legal requirements and regulations governing paediatric first aid.
- Conduct primary and secondary surveys to assess infant and child casualties.
- Develop skills to be confident enough to perform CPR and operate AEDs on infants and children.
- Apply first aid principles for breathing and airway emergencies in infants and children.
- Effectively treat paediatric wounds and bleeding.
- Assess and learn how to treat burns and scalds, chemical burns, electrical injuries and electric shocks.
- Apply first aid techniques for minor head injuries and understand when immediate medical attention is required for major head traumas.
- Manage first aid responses for children who may have bone fractures, spinal injuries, dislocations, sprains and strains.
- Confidently handle common medical conditions in children and babies, including asthma, allergic reactions, epilepsy, seizures and more.
- Assess, manage and apply first aid treatments for common paediatric injuries, such as incidents involving the eyes, nose as well as bites and stings.
- Identify and differentiate symptoms of different serious childhood illnesses such as meningitis, sepsis and croup, as well as use first aid treatments and know when to seek expert medical help.
Modules
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1. Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
2. Primary and Secondary Surveys, Basic Life Support and Using an AED
3. Airway and Breathing Difficulties
4. Wounds and Bleeding Emergencies
5. Burns and Scalds, Chemical Burns, Electrical Injuries and Electric Shock
6. Head Injuries
7. Musculoskeletal Injuries
8. Common Paediatric Medical Conditions
9. Injuries and Incidents in Children and Babies
10. Childhood Illnesses
Who is this course for?
- Teachers and classroom assistants especially those working with younger children
- School administration and support staff
- Paediatric nurses
- Childminders and anyone who works with children in their own home
- Nannies and au pairs
- Private, independently run out of school club managers
- Sports club, sports coaches and leisure facility staff
- Early Years professionals and nursery staff
- Playgroup and creche workers
- Babysitters
- Parents, carers, foster carers and grandparents
- Children’s activity coordinators and outdoor adventure centres
- Volunteers that work with children, such as scout leaders
- Children’s entertainers
- Child and family support workers
- Youth workers and mentors focused on younger age groups
- School bus drivers and taxis that escort children
- Social, early intervention and family support workers dealing with children and families
Certification
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in first aid best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after two years so you remain confident in administering your paediatric first aid skills. You should update your health and safety knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is paediatric first aid?
Paediatric first aid typically covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Recognising and responding to breathing and non-breathing emergencies, including choking.
- Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) specifically for infants and children.
- Using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on children.
- Managing injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns and fractures.
- Identifying and responding to signs of serious illnesses and conditions like meningitis, febrile convulsions and allergic reactions.
- Handling emergencies involving poisoning, bites and stings.
- Understanding the legal responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
What is the difference between paediatric first and general first aid courses?
Here are some examples of how first aid advice differs for adults, children and infants:
- CPR: For adults, you should use two hands. For children, one hand is recommended and for infants, you must only use two fingers.
- Defibrillation: Paediatric AED pads should be placed differently on small children compared to adults and older children.
- Choking: The procedure for assisting choking adults is very different from the approach for babies and young children.
Is paediatric first aid training a legal requirement?
The EYFS framework mandates that all newly qualified entrants to the early years’ workforce holding a level 2 or level 3 qualification must have either a full paediatric first aid (PFA) or an emergency paediatric first aid (EPFA) certificate before they can be included in the required staff-to-child ratios. They have three months to complete their training after starting work with a new employer. You must have at least one 12-hour full paediatric first aid qualified member of staff available at all times including cover for sickness, holidays and trips. if you’re looking to become a qualified paediatric first aider you will also need to complete an additional practical in-person course to meet current legislative requirements.
For childcare providers registered with Ofsted, the requirements can vary depending on the type of registration. Childminders and providers on the Early Years Register must meet the EYFS requirements for paediatric first aid training.
Why is an online paediatric first aid course good for parents?
Do Ofsted approve paediatric first aid courses?
For a paediatric first aid course to be considered valid for Ofsted registration purposes, it must meet the criteria set out by the EYFS. This typically means that the course should be:
- Relevant and suitable for the age of the children being cared for.
- A minimum of 12 hours of training for full paediatric first aid certification.
- Delivered by a trainer or training organisation with the appropriate qualifications and experience.
- Additionally, from 2016, newly qualified early years providers who have completed a level 2 or level 3 childcare qualification must also have either a full paediatric first aid or an emergency paediatric first aid certificate to be included in the required staff-to-child ratios at work.
It is best practice for settings to select training courses whose first aid outcomes match Ofsted and EYFS requirements.
If you’re looking to become a qualified paediatric first aider you will also need to complete a practical in-person course to meet current legislative requirements.