Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Course Overview

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training Programme provides learners with essential skills and knowledge to respond confidently to medical emergencies involving infants and children. This course is designed for childcare staff and those responsible for young children, supporting safe and effective emergency response in line with early years requirements.

Aims

To equip learners with the confidence and practical skills required to provide emergency first aid for infants and children.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Assess emergency situations involving children and infants
• Perform CPR on infants and children
• Manage choking incidents
• Treat minor injuries, bleeding, burns, and shock
• Respond to seizures, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions
• Care for an unresponsive child or infant

Note: Practical skills are developed through demonstrations, guided activities, and realistic childcare-based scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Respond effectively to paediatric emergencies
• Deliver safe CPR for infants and children
• Manage common childhood injuries and illnesses
• Provide calm and appropriate emergency care
• Recognise when further medical help is required

This will enable them to:

• Promote child safety and wellbeing
• Provide immediate emergency support in childcare settings
• Meet workplace and regulatory requirements
• Respond confidently during emergencies involving children

Course Dates and Duration

Total Guided Learning Hours: 6 hours
Delivery Format: Practical, face-to-face training
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be extended as required.

Assessment Method

Learners will demonstrate practical skills through supervised activities and instructor assessment.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.