Essential First Aid Skills for Parents, Carers & Childcare Professionals

This Paediatric First Aid Training course is designed to equip you with the confidence and practical skills needed to provide emergency care to infants and children. Ideal for parents, guardians, nursery staff, childminders, and anyone working with children, this training prepares you to respond swiftly and effectively to a wide range of medical situations.

Whether it's treating a burn, managing choking, or recognising childhood illnesses, this course will enable you to handle emergencies calmly and competently, regardless of the child's age.

About This Course

• Duration: 12 hours (can be delivered over four sessions

• Certification: Valid for 3 years from the date of completion

• Assessment: No formal exam - learners are assessed continuously throughout the course

• Cost: �140.00 per candidate + VAT

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What You Will Learn

This comprehensive course includes both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills. Candidates will demonstrate competence in:

Using first aid equipment and understanding the contents of a paediatric first aid kit

Creating an emergency action plan and keeping accurate records

Maintaining personal hygiene while administering first aid

Managing paediatric casualties who are:

• Unconscious

• Suffering from cardiac arrest (including CPR and AED use)

• Bleeding or wounded

• In shock

• Burned or scalded

• Choking

• Poisoned or exposed to harmful substances

• Displaying signs of meningitis or other childhood conditions

Why Choose This Course?

ABC Training Services is proud to deliver this nationally recognised qualification, aligned with the standards set by leading first aid organisations. Our course is ideal for those looking to meet workplace or childcare regulatory requirements, enhance their CV, or feel better prepared in emergency situations involving children.

By completing this training, you will become a certified Paediatric First Aider, equipped to support children in schools, nurseries, healthcare settings, or at home. You'll develop the confidence to make quick, informed decisions that can save lives and minimise harm.

Our course structure and content are comparable to those offered by the British Red Cross and St John Ambulance, but with the personal and practical approach that sets ABC Training Services apart.

Take charge of your first aid training and be prepared for any paediatric emergency. Enrol today and gain a qualification that truly makes a difference.