Our blended online Paediatric First Aid course focuses on emergency scenarios that can happen when looking after young children and infants. It meets the guidance set out in the Ofsted Early Years and Childcare Register.

Course description

The Paediatric First Aid course runs in two parts. In order to be fully qualified, you must ensure both the online and face-to-face part of the course are completed.

The online section of this course must be completed before attending the face-to-face section. 

Part 1: Online

This part of the course is self-directed and is expected to take a day to complete. You can complete the modules at your own pace and in your own environment, providing you the flexibility you need. The online training must be completed within the 6 weeks prior to your face to face training.

Part 2: Face-to-face

During this day, you will be in a small group with fellow blended course mates. The day will be led by a specialist trainer who will teach you about the essential lifesaving skills required for your qualification. Throughout the day, you will take part in small group activities, practicing essential lifesaving skills and will have the chance to ask your trainer any questions. You will also complete a small number of practical and written assessments (this will include your online training topics).

Who should attend?

This course is for people working with young children and those working towards an early years educator qualification. This includes:

  • people working in day nurseries
  • people working in private nursery schools
  • people working in pre-schools
  • people working in before and after school clubs for children in the early years age group
  • childminders
  • carers of children at home

Candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2). While we are often able to provide support to people who do not have English as a first language, our ability to do so is limited by the time available and the number of people who require assistance. We may be able to make special arrangements if requested in advance. Please contact us if you need any guidance.

To book a course or to find out more about or first aid courses please call on 01443 303003.