Practical first aid skills for people who care for babies and children.
Our one-day Paediatric First Aid course helps participants develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond when a baby or child becomes ill or injured.
Following the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Essentials standard, the programme includes core Cardiac First Response (CFR) – Community training. Participants learn how to assess an emergency, provide appropriate first aid and support a casualty until Emergency Medical Services arrive.
Course at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | One day – 6.5 contact hours |
| Delivery | Instructor-led training with practical skills development |
| Course standard | PHECC First Aid Essentials – Paediatric First Aid |
| Certification | Through our affiliation with Universal First Aid Services, a PHECC Approved Training Institution |
| Certificate validity | Two years, following successful completion |
| Previous experience | No previous first aid experience required |
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for anyone responsible for the care of babies and children, including:
- Early years educators, crèche and preschool staff
- Childminders and childcare professionals
- Teachers, Special Needs Assistants and after-school staff
- Parents, grandparents and guardians
- Sports coaches, youth leaders and community volunteers
What Will You Learn?
The course combines first aid knowledge with practical activities covering:
- First aid principles: The role of the first aider, scene safety, communication and consent.
- Patient assessment: Recognising an emergency and carrying out a structured assessment.
- Cardiac First Response: CPR, use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and responding to choking.
- Injury management: Providing initial care for bleeding, wounds, burns and limb injuries.
- Medical emergencies: Recognising and responding to common emergencies affecting babies and children.
- Ongoing care: Monitoring and supporting the casualty while awaiting professional medical assistance.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Recognise a paediatric first aid emergency and seek appropriate assistance.
- Assess a casualty and identify immediate care needs.
- Provide first aid for common injuries and medical emergencies.
- Demonstrate the life-saving skills included in CFR – Community.
- Care for a baby or child until Emergency Medical Services arrive.
Assessment and Certification
Participants must successfully complete the required practical skills assessments to receive certification.
Certification is provided through our affiliation with Universal First Aid Services, a PHECC Approved Training Institution. The PHECC First Aid Essentials – Paediatric First Aid certificate is valid for two years.
Enquire About This Course
Contact EDS Training Solutions for upcoming dates, pricing and group booking options.
Build the skills and confidence to act when a child needs help.