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Blended 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 responsible for the care of infants and children.

This blended learning course combines online e-learning with a practical classroom session, providing a flexible and convenient way to achieve a full Paediatric First Aid qualification. The course 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.

Learners complete the theory elements online at their own pace before attending a practical training session, where they develop and demonstrate the hands-on first aid skills needed to respond confidently in emergency situations involving babies and children.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This Blended 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

The qualification is assessed through a combination of online learning, practical observation and assessment by the instructor during the classroom session.

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 recommended. Learners must complete the full qualification again before expiry to renew their certification for a further three years.

Course Duration

  • A few hours of online e-learning completed in advance
  • 1 day practical classroom session (9:00am–4:00pm)
  • Flexible learning that allows theory to be completed at a time convenient to the learner
  • 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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