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Paediatric First Aid Course

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Our Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those who are responsible for the care of infants and children.

This comprehensive two-day course provides learners with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond effectively to a wide range of paediatric first aid emergencies and illnesses. The qualification meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and is suitable for those working in nurseries, pre-schools, schools, childminding settings and other childcare environments.

Through a combination of practical activities, demonstrations and scenario-based learning, learners develop the skills needed to provide prompt, safe and effective first aid to babies and children until professional medical help arrives.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This Paediatric First Aid course is ideal for:

  • Nursery practitioners
  • Pre-school and early years staff
  • Childminders
  • Nannies and au pairs
  • School staff
  • Out-of-school club staff
  • Individuals working towards an early years or childcare qualification
  • Anyone responsible for the care of infants and children


No previous first aid experience is required.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  • Assess emergency situations safely and effectively
  • Provide first aid to an infant or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
  • Provide first aid to an infant or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
  • Perform infant and child CPR
  • Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Place an infant or child in the recovery position
  • Manage choking incidents in infants and children
  • Recognise and treat shock
  • Control and manage external bleeding
  • Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis
  • Manage burns and scalds
  • Provide first aid for fractures, dislocations and head injuries
  • Recognise and respond to seizures
  • Manage asthma attacks
  • Recognise and respond to meningitis
  • Provide first aid for bites, stings and poisoning
  • Recognise and respond to extreme temperatures
  • Understand how to record and report accidents and incidents

Assessment and Certification

Assessment is carried out through continuous practical observation by the instructor throughout the course, alongside completion of the required qualification assessments.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, an accredited qualification that is valid for three years.

To maintain confidence and competence, annual refresher training is strongly recommended. Learners must complete the full Paediatric First Aid course again before expiry to renew their qualification for a further three years.

Course Duration

  • 2 days (9:00am–4:00pm)
  • Classroom-based practical training
  • Delivered by experienced and qualified first aid trainers

Course Prices and Dates

Course prices vary depending on the number of learners, course location and delivery requirements.

For current prices, availability and upcoming course dates, please email info@seffirstaidassistance.co.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Alternatively, you can call us on 01422 292155 or complete the enquiry form on our Contact Us page if you prefer.

We aim to respond to all email enquiries as quickly as possible.

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Participants learning life-saving first aid techniques for infants and children during a Paediatric First Aid course.

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