Paediatric & Early Years First Aid OFSTED Approved (2-Day)
Paediatric First Aid training provides essential life-saving skills for anyone responsible for the care of infants and young children. This two-day Paediatric First Aid course focuses on the most common emergencies in early years settings. These include choking, unconsciousness, breathing difficulties, bleeding, burns, head injuries, and allergic reactions. Therefore, learners gain the confidence to act quickly and safely when every second matters.
This Paediatric First Aid course is ideal for staff working in day nurseries, private nursery schools, pre-schools, and before and after-school clubs. It is also suitable for childminders, parents, and carers providing care in domestic settings. The training develops practical skills through clear instruction and hands-on practice, helping learners respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations involving babies and young children.
The qualification is Ofsted approved and meets the updated requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Early Years and Childcare Register. As a result, it supports early years providers in meeting their legal and regulatory responsibilities while maintaining high standards of care and safety.
For added flexibility, this Paediatric First Aid training is also available as a blended learning option. Learners complete core theory online through our secure learning portal before attending face-to-face practical sessions led by an experienced instructor. This approach allows learners to study at their own pace while still developing essential hands-on paediatric first aid skills in the classroom.
Overall, this Paediatric First Aid course supports safer childcare environments and ensures staff feel prepared, confident, and compliant when responding to emergencies involving infants and young children.
What will I learn on this course?
- The role of the first aider
- Resuscitation (child and infant CPR)
- Allergic reaction
- Unresponsive casualty treatment
- Communication and casualty care
- Asthma and diabetic emergencies
- Choking
- Bone, joint and muscle injuries
- Managing an emergency
- Eye injuries
- Bleeding
- Seizures
- Poisoning, bites and stings
- Spinal injuries
- Foreign objects
- Meningitis and sickle cell
- Burns
- Heat and cold-extreme
- Head injuries
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a nationally recognised & accredited qualification valid for 3 years.
Related Courses
We also offer a range of paediatric first aid courses including Emergency Paediatric First Aid & Emergency First Aid for Schools
Course Location & Service Areas
We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.
We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.
Wherever and however the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.
