We offer accredited and regulated Paediatric First Aid courses. Suitable for any Nurseries, Schools, Nannies or Parents. Our Paediatric First Aid courses ensure you create a safe environment for your young children and babies. Importantly ensuring your staff can respond effectively to accidents and medical incidents and illnesses. . Thereby making this a vital course to train your staff successfully in these crucial life-saving abilities.
About Our Paediatric First Aid Courses.
Our Paediatric First Aid courses are specialised training programs focused on providing immediate and appropriate care for infants and children during medical emergencies. Furthermore, it is essential training for all parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone looking after young children and babies. Our experienced instructors follow resuscitation guidelines and provide hands-on practice with continuous support and feedback. Thereby preparing participants for the real-life stressful emergencies they may face. Moreover we create an enjoyable, interactive and fun learning style that fosters competence and confidence in first aid skills.
Which Course is needed ?
A 2-day Paediatric Course
Paediatric First Aid (12 Hours)
A 2-Day course required for registering as a Childminder, Nanny or acting as a "fully" qualified First Aider for your child care organisation.
A 1-Day Emergency Paediatric Course
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (6 hours)
A 1-Day course for individuals with responsibility for their own children or to support existing "fully" qualified First Aiders in your organisation.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
This 1-day course teaches first aid to individuals looking after babies and children. As such it teaches participants the skills, knowledge and confidence to respond to a range of accidents, injuries and emergencies. Thereby making it suitable for those with a basic duty of care but do not require a certificate for OFSTED and EYFS registration or there is a "fully" qualified First Aider already on site.
There are two levels of courses available dependent on the level of certification required by an organisation.
Level 3 CPD Accredited (VTQ)
This qualification from Protrainings is a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) certification. Importantly, it is fully accepted by OFSTED and EYFS as well as being sufficient for most companies and organisations. Additionally it is aligned to Skills for Health, making it suitable for any healthcare industry.
Level 3 OFQUAL Regulated Course (TQUK)
Participants undertake this Protraining course as a regulated program gaining certification from the accrediting body TQUK. Also, some schools, nurseries, and children's organisations need this certification for their own regulatory bodies or to qualify as a Pediatric First Aid Instructor for another authorising body.
Paediatric First Aid Course Summary
Differentiating between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid
Conducting a scene survey.
Assessing an infant and child using the DRABC algorithm
Calling for assistance
Providing CPR on an infant and a child
Placing an infant and a child into the recovery position
First aid for an infant and child with burns and scalds
First aid for: • Bites • Stings • Small cuts • Grazes • Bumps and bruises • Small splinters • Nosebleeds
Recognising and administering first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure.
First aid for an infant or a child with external bleeding.
Recognising and treating an infant and child in shock
Paediatric First Aid course
This 2-day course teaches participants about more extensive accidents and illness for babies and children. Essentially, participants gain either CPD or TQUK accreditation through our authorising body Protraining uk. Thereby ensuring it meets the necessities of any organisations that are OFSTED and EYFS regulated. Additionally it meets the requirements for a 12-hour first aid course for infants and children needed for registering as a childminder or for working in a childcare or school setting.
Importantly the training will include both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice to ensure participants are confident and competent in providing care to infants and children during emergencies
Level 3 CPD Accredited (VTQ)
This qualification from Protrainings is a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) certification. Importantly, it is fully accepted by OSTED and EYFS and is sufficient for most companies and organisations. Additionally it is aligned to Skills for Health, making it suitable for any healthcare industry.
Level 3 OFQUAL Regulated Course (TQUK)
Participants undertake this Protraining course as a regulated program. Importantly, certification is obtained through the accrediting body TQUK. Furthermore, some schools, nurseries and children's organisation may require this certification for their own regulations.
Paediatric First Aid Course Summary
How to conduct a secondary survey on an infant and child
First aid for an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
How to apply a support and an elevated sling
First aid for an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries
First aid for an infant or a child with eye, ears and nose injuries, including foreign bodies.
Learn how to recognise suspected: • Diabetic emergencies • Asthma attack • Allergic reaction • Meningitis • Febrile convulsions and how to administer first aid.
Recognise and treat an infant or a child suffering from extreme cold and heat.
First aid for an infant or a child with suspected poisoning.
First aid for an infant or child who has suffered an electric shock
Recognising and treating suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child
Learn how to use of an adrenaline auto-injector
All our workplace courses meet the HSE requirements, whilst our Paediatric courses are in line with OFSTED regulations.
Furthermore, all the courses meet the approval of the organisation Protrainings uk, who are our accrediting centre. They provide VTQ(Vocational Training Qualifications) and accredited qualifications from an Awarding Organisation TQUK.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, participants will gain a deeper understanding and increased awareness of first aid treatment, and CPR. Importantly, enabling them to effectively handle accidents with an infant and child and to respond promptly in emergency situations.
Furthermore participants will become COMPETENT hence CONFIDENT Paediatric First Aiders. Importantly, dependent on the level of course taken enabling them to provide Paediatric First Aid.
How Many Can Attend Training?
We limit all our Paediatric First Aid Courses classes to a maximum of 12 participants. Thereby guaranteeing maximum involvement of all attendees in the important practical aspects of the course.
Importantly, we can provide additional trainers to accomodate larger groups. Contact is for more details.
Who will Conduct the Training?
All of our expert clinical tutors are Nurses with an abundance of clinical and complex care experience and knowledge – so you’ll be in great hands!
Course Duration
We offer 2 versions of Paediatric First Aid training courses:
Paediatric First Aid: A 12-hour/2-day training course
Emergency Paediatric First Aid: A 6-hour/1-day training course.
Blended options:
PFA- A 12-hour course with 1 day completed online.
EPFA - A 4-hour course with half a day done online.
Certification
Participants will be issued with certificates of attendance valid for a period of 3 years.
Learners will complete an end-of-course knowledge assessment and practical assessments allowing a demonstration of their understanding.
These courses meet Ofsted and Awarding Organisations requirements and are available as ProTrainings CPD or Regulated Qualification
Provided
Attendance forms
Access to On-Line Manuals
Knowledge tests
Feedback forms
Where We Conduct Our First Aid Training
All of our courses can either be delivered at our training venue in Morden, South London or at your own site. So whether you are a small care agency, organisation or an individual nurse or carer we have the right course to meet your needs.
About Our Training Room
Close to public transport
Plenty of parking available
Easy Access from M25 and A3
On Site Café for lunch and Snacks
Further Paediatric First Aid Course Options
ACCREDITED COURSES
ZOOM TRAINING
ONLINE TRAINING
Blended Courses
BLENDED LEARNING
We offer a blended option for the PFA course. Therefore by enrolling in our online course participants can become a fully trained First Aider with just one classroom day. Furthermore, engage in our immersive, blended online video-based course to significantly reduce training and travel costs
BLENDED LEARNING
We offer a blended option for the EPFA course. Therefore by enrolling in our online course participants can gain a First Aid certificate with just half a day in the classroom. Furthermore, engage in our immersive, blended online video-based course to significantly reduce training and travel cost