Paediatric First Aid

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the first aid skills they require when working in an environment with children. The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is suitable for learners who are responsible for children.

Learners will become familiar and react according to an emergency situation with a child or infant.

Who needs this qualification?

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the first aid skills they require when working in an environment with children. The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is suitable for learners who are responsible for children. Learners will become familiar and react according to an emergency situation with a child or infant.

How long will it take?

Delivery would typically be through a 2-day training course (16 hours).

Course Overview

Over a 2 day period, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: assessing an emergency situation, dealing with an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the:

Certificate Validity

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is valid for a period of three years. After this period, individuals wishing to retain their status as emergency first aider must re-qualify.