Paediatric First Aid 2 Day Course
Key Features
Of this Paediatric First Aid - 2 Day Course:
- Covers infant and child CPR, choking response and automated external defibrillator use
- Teaches recognition and management of common childhood illnesses and injuries
- Includes practical scenarios for anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures and head injuries
- Meets requirements for early years and childcare settings across the UK
- Delivered through hands-on practice with infant and child manikins
- Valid for three years with emphasis on real workplace application
Course Date Availability
Paediatric First Aid - 2 Day training at the following 15 centres. Prices from £90 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The Paediatric First Aid 2 Day course provides the full, comprehensive training required for professionals working with babies and children. It equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to respond confidently to emergencies in nurseries, schools, sports clubs and other childcare environments. The programme follows current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines and covers both life-threatening situations and common paediatric illnesses.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Nursery and early years practitioners
- Primary school teachers and teaching assistants
- Childminders and nannies
- Sports coaches and activity leaders for children
- Playgroup and after-school club staff
- Healthcare assistants in paediatric settings
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Primary assessment and recovery position for infants and children
- CPR techniques and AED use on paediatric manikins
- Choking management for babies and older children
- Treatment of wounds, burns, fractures and head injuries
- Recognition of serious illness including meningitis and sepsis
- Management of asthma, allergies, seizures and diabetes
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over two full days in a training room environment with a mixture of theory, demonstrations and supervised practical sessions using age-appropriate equipment.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Role of the paediatric first aider and legal responsibilities
- Assessing an unresponsive infant or child
- Infant and child CPR with AED familiarisation
- Airway obstruction and choking procedures
- Wounds, bleeding, burns and fractures
- Medical conditions: asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures and diabetes
- Head injuries, poisoning and environmental emergencies
- Practical scenarios and final assessment
Private Courses On-site
Paediatric First Aid 2 Day training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a recognised Paediatric First Aid certificate valid for three years. The qualification meets Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for registered settings. Refresher training is recommended before expiry to maintain competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Paediatric First Aid 2 Day questions:
The course is delivered over two full days, providing the complete 12 hours of training required for the qualification.
No formal prerequisites exist. Delegates should be physically able to perform CPR on the floor and kneel for extended periods.
The syllabus includes primary assessment, infant and child CPR, choking, wounds, burns, fractures, head injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures, meningitis, sepsis and environmental emergencies.
Assessment combines continuous observation of practical skills throughout the course with a short written test at the end of day two.
Delegates who complete all modules and pass the assessment receive a Paediatric First Aid certificate valid for three years.
This course focuses exclusively on infants and children, using paediatric manikins and covering age-specific conditions such as croup, febrile convulsions and childhood illnesses not included in adult-focused training.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based practical work. All training equipment is provided by the centre.
Yes, the certificate meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework for registered childcare providers.
The qualification is suitable for any setting where staff have responsibility for children, including schools, sports clubs, playgroups and holiday schemes.
Full attendance across both days is required to complete the qualification. Centres can advise on rescheduling missed sessions.
The certificate remains valid for three years. Refresher training should be completed before expiry to keep skills current.
All practical work uses infant and child manikins and training aids. No contact with real children occurs during the course.
Prices per person typically start at £90. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training focuses on practical decision-making and hands-on skills that delegates can apply immediately in their workplace. Regular practice with manikins and scenario-based learning helps build confidence when responding to real incidents involving babies or children.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group