Paediatric First Aid
Paediatric First Aid

Overview

The paediatric first aid course is suitable for people aged 16+ who need to be qualified in first aid as they care for babies and children in a professional setting.

The course is designed for individuals who:
•Au pairs
•Nannies
•Childminders
•Nursery and pre-school workers
•Sport and leisure staff
•Crèche leaders.
Course Content
This course includes basic adult first aid skills on accident reporting and administering medication for those working in a childcare setting.

This course covers how to help a baby or child who:
•Is unresponsive and breathing
•Is unresponsive and not breathing, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
•Is choking
•Is bleeding
•Is burnt or has a scald
•Has an object in their eye, ear or nose
•Has hypothermia or heat exhaustion
•Has sickness or a fever

This course also covers what to do if someone is having a medical emergency, which includes:
•Meningitis
•Diabetic emergency
•Seizures
•Asthma attack
•Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock)
•Injury to a bone muscle or joint (including spinal injuries)
•Head injury
•Swallowed something harmful.
Upon successfully completing the course, delegates will be awarded an certificate, which will be valid for three years.

In line with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, this course can be used as evidence for an NVQ in childcare and education and is recognised by OFSTED.
Delivered in a classroom setting, this course offers a practical, hands-on approach that delivers the skills and confidence to use first aid skills in a real life situation. For added reassurance, each delegate is assessed throughout the course using a range of practical demonstrations, question and answer sessions, quizzes and engaging activities, such as roleplay, designed to coach and support them.
To act as a first aider for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981 first aider certificates must be in date.

Course Details

Duration

Two days

Who should attend?

This two-day course is ideal for individuals who work with young children, such as nurseries or as a childminder.

Course Prerequisites

The role of a first aider can be physically and emotionally challenging. It is important that individuals are able to act quickly and effectively in a first aid emergency situation.

What our learners say about their courses/qualifications

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Luke,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good tutor, providing us with great knowledge plus fair and patient during the training and exam.

Alec,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was very well put together and everything was explained fully and clearly

Wayne,

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11 February, 2026
★★★★★
Happy with how the test and course went.

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7 January, 2026
★★★★★
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Adrian,

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14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Very good course done at a steady pace, good instructor

Chloe,

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7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with training and test.

Linsey,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Jason was of great help, fantastic instructor. 1st class training.

Neil,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was interesting and enjoyable easy to understand I feel confident to operate a hoist now.

Jack,

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28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very happy overall amazing course

Shaun,

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28 March, 2026
★★★★★
Instructor has provided excellent training with enthusiasm, the whole course was beneficial!

Paul,

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CPCS A20B Hoist:

7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the way the course was conducted. Very professional and carried out in a friendly and calming manner.

Kwabena,

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CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Trainer was absolutely incredible in his teachings. A great lad he is.

Darren,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good instructor interesting and a good teacher. Interactive course, with no important info left out.

Heidi,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
I was more than happy with how the course went

Gabor,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
I am very happy with the course. The training was very well explained, good experience

Mark,

Laing O'Rourke

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7 January, 2026
★★★★★
It’s a very worthwhile course

Tommy ,

Wilson James

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5 July, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the test, feedback from how we was trained was perfect.

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