Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid

(6 Hours)

A nurse applying a bandage to a young girl’s arm during a medical treatment, with medical supplies and a first aid symbol in the background.
  • This one day course is perfect for Nannies and Au Pairs who do not need full 2 day or regulated qualifications. This is also ideal as an annual refresher for any paediatric first aid course.

    • Parents

    • Families

    • Nannies

    • Au Pairs 

    • Childminders

    • Child care workers

    (ensure that you do not actually require the full 2 days Paediatric First Aid course)

  • Unit 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid

    1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider 

    • 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider 

    • 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 

    • 1.3 Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid 

    2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely

    • 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 

    • 2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child 

    • 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 

    3. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive

    • 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 

    • 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using an infant and a child manikin 

    • 3.3 Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position 

    • 3.4 Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position 

    • 3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for and infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position 

    • 3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure 

    4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking

    • 4.1 Identify when choking is: Mild or Severe 

    • 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking 

    5. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding

    • 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child 

    • 5.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding 

    6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock

    • 6.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock 

    • 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock 

    7. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries

    • 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid for Bites, Stings, Small cuts, Grazes, Bumps and bruises, Small splinters and Nosebleeds 

  • Do I receive a certificate after completing your training?

    Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download a certificate of competency and completion. There is no extra charge for the certificate. 

    We can provide printed certificates to be posted to you for £5 each (this includes postage cost)