First Aid
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (Classroom Day + E-Learning)
Blended Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course combining e-learning and a practical classroom day, fully aligned with EYFS and Ofsted requirements for nurseries, schools and childcare provid...
Course price
Safe Haven Training
£114.00 inc. VAT
Send us the course details and we’ll help confirm dates, availability and pricing before any booking is made.
Request booking / quote- Delivery
- Blended
- Duration
- 2 days (blended: e-learning + classroom, 12 hours total)
- Accreditation
- FAIB accredited
- Provider
- Safe Haven Training
Course overview
Who this course is for
Anyone working with infants and young children in early years settings, including nurseries, schools and childminders, as well as other childcare providers who must meet EYFS and Ofsted paediatric first aid requirements.
Assessment
Assessment is through practical demonstrations combined with multiple-choice questions (MCQs), testing both hands-on skills and underpinning paediatric first aid knowledge.
Before you attend
- No prior first aid knowledge needed - Minimum age 14 years - Physically able to carry out practical elements (contact the provider in advance if you require assistance due to physical limitations) - Comfortable clothing recommended - A smartphone or tablet is required to scan QR codes for the test
Certificate
On successful completion of the blended learning and assessments, you will receive a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years. The qualification is FAIB accredited and accepted nationwide by Ofsted-registered childcare settings and employers.
Modules
Emergency Response & First Aid Essentials - Roles & responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider: Understand the key duties of a paediatric first aider, including legal responsibilities and acting calmly and effectively in an emergency. - Safe scene assessment & prioritising actions: Learn how to assess a scene, identify dangers, prioritise casualties and decide on the most appropriate first aid actions. - Effective communication with children & infants: Develop techniques for communicating clearly and reassuringly with babies, children and carers during first aid incidents. - Primary & Secondary Survey (DR ABC): Use structured primary and secondary surveys to assess breathing, circulation and responsiveness in paediatric casualties. - Recording & reporting incidents: Know what information to record, how to complete accident forms and when incidents must be reported. CPR, AED & Recovery - Infant & child CPR: Practise high-quality CPR techniques for infants and children using manikins, following current Resuscitation Council guidance. - Safe use of AED on paediatric casualties: Gain confidence using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively on babies and children. - Knowing when to start and stop CPR: Understand when CPR should be commenced, when it may be paused or stopped, and how to work with emergency services. - Recovery position for infants & children: Learn how to place infants and children in the recovery position and monitor breathing while awaiting further help. Choking, Seizures & Medical Emergencies - Managing choking in babies, children & adults: Recognise partial and complete airway obstruction and apply practical choking responses using age-appropriate techniques. - Recognising seizure types: Identify different seizure types including absence, focal, febrile and generalised seizures in infants and children. - Managing seizures and post-incident care: Provide safe first aid during a seizure and deliver appropriate post-seizure care and monitoring until recovery or handover. Wounds, Bleeding & Shock - First aid for minor injuries: Treat common injuries such as cuts, grazes, bruises, nosebleeds, burns and splinters in babies and children. - Controlling bleeding: Apply techniques to control bleeding from minor to more severe wounds, including appropriate dressing and pressure. - Catastrophic bleeding options: Understand when tourniquets and wound packing may be considered for catastrophic bleeding (trainer dependent). - Managing shock & life-threatening injuries: Recognise signs of shock and life-threatening injuries such as amputations and internal or penetrating wounds, and provide effective first aid while awaiting emergency services.
Before buying any course
Check that the training, assessment and any certificate meet your needs. Practical assessments, licences and separate exams are included only where the course details say so. If an important detail is missing, contact us before buying.