This regulated course is designed for those learners wishing to become a paediatric first aider in their workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that first aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment.

Topics within this course are recognised as being beneficial to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.

This qualification meets the requirements for Paediatric First Aid outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

This qualification is recognised by UCAS. You can claim 8 tariff points for completing this training. This can contribute to your UCAS application if applying for university.

• Parents

• Families

• Nannies

• Au Pairs 

• Childminders

• Child care workers

This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry and registering as a childminder or working in a childcare setting.

(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 

What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many areas of employment. Having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training as all courses are externally verified.

Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?

Yes, when you complete the course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement.

You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.

What does TQUK stand for?

TQUK stands for Teaching Qualifications UK. TQUK is a leading Awarding and End-Point Assessment Organisation in a wide-range of subject areas.

Are your courses Endorsed?

As a ProTrainings Centre, our regulated courses are Endorsed by TQUK