This friendly, practical 3-hour Paediatric First Aid Skills for Parents course, written by Emberiza Mini’s, is designed to give parents, carers, and expectant families the confidence to respond calmly and effectively to common childhood emergencies.

Created specifically for parents, the course focuses on real-life situations you may face at home, out and about, or during play. Using clear language, hands-on practice, and supportive instruction, we break down essential first aid skills so they are easy to understand and remember — no medical background required.

During the course, parents will learn how to:

• Respond to emergencies safely and confidently

• Manage choking in infants, children and adolescents

• Perform CPR for infants, children and adolescents

• Deal with burns, bleeding and head injuries

• Recognise and respond to febrile seizures

• Understand and respond to paediatric emergencies

Our approach is calm, reassuring, and practical, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practise skills in a relaxed environment. The course reflects Emberiza Mini’s commitment to empowering families with knowledge that supports children’s safety and wellbeing.

By the end of the session, parents will leave feeling informed, prepared, and confident in their ability to act when it matters most.

• Parents

• Families

(This course is designed to build awareness and confidence and does not provide a formal first aid certification)

1. Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

2. Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid 

3. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely

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

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

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

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

8. Be able to recognise and respond to paediatric emergencies including febrile seizures and meningitis

Do I receive a certificate after completing your training?

Yes, you’ll receive a printed certificate at the end of the course. Although it isn’t a formal qualification, we understand that many parents enjoy having a certificate as a reminder of the skills they’ve learned

Can this course be customised?

Yes, this course is custom written by Emberiza Mini’s to suit our customers. If you run an organisation and would like us to deliver our affordable classes at your venue, the course content and length can be adapted to meet your time and learning requirements. Our standard course runs for 3 hours and typically costs £25 per parent.