This two day course meets and exceeds the requirements of registering as a childminder or working in a childcare setting.

The HSE recommend that all first aiders complete an annual first aid refresher course which can be done via our emergency paediatric first aid (6 hours)

• Childminders

• Teachers

• Nursery workers

• Au Pairs

• Nannies

• School nurse

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)