Our Blended Paediatric First Aid Course uniquely blends hands-on training with online learning, efficiently completed within a single day. This course is meticulously crafted to adhere to the standards set by OFSTED, CSSIW, and the Scottish Early Years framework.
Participants will engage in 6 hours of interactive, web-based eLearning from the comfort of their home, followed by a day of immersive, instructor-led practical training. The online component is engaging and easily accessible on various devices, allowing for repeated access. The in-person training session equips attendees with the essential skills and confidence to handle paediatric emergencies effectively and is in compliance with the EYFS standards.
We are delighted to confirm that our Blended Paediatric First Aid Course aligns with the Department of Education’s latest EYFS Framework, effective from 1st September 2021. During the hands-on training day, all aspects of the Emergency Paediatric Course are covered, while the online module supplements with additional material needed for attaining the Comprehensive Paediatric First Aid Qualification.
This course is ideal for individuals responsible for or working with infants to young adults, aligning with a Level 3 Comprehensive Paediatric First Aid course. The practical session is facilitated by expert, engaging, and seasoned instructors, encompassing various critical topics such as emergency assessment, handling unresponsive casualties, managing choking, head injuries, seizures, burns, and several other crucial areas.
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a fully recognised qualification, valid for three years.
The course is tailored for both novice and seasoned first aiders, comprehensively covering the essential duties and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
The Blended Paediatric First Aid Training encompasses a wide array of vital topics, including:
- Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider
- Emergency Situation Assessment & Action Prioritisation
- Management of Unresponsive Casualties (Breathing and Not Breathing) – Infants & Children
- Handling Choking Incidents – Infants & Children
- Addressing Head Injuries
- Responding to Seizures
- Treatment of Burns, Bleeds & Shock
- Anaphylaxis Management
- Asthma Care
- Croup Handling
- Treatment for Bites & Stings
- Management of Suspected Fractures
- Care for Neck or Back Injuries
- Burns & Scalds Treatment
- Diabetes Management
- Meningitis Awareness
- Minor Injury Care
- Fever Management
- Poison Response
- Electric Shock Treatment
- Drowning Response
- Handling Extreme Temperature Cases
What’s Covered on the Course
- The role of the paediatric first aider and keeping children safe
- Assessing an emergency involving a baby or child
- Child and infant CPR, and safe use of an AED
- Choking in babies and children
- Febrile convulsions and seizures
- Meningitis and sepsis awareness
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis (including auto-injectors)
- Bleeding, shock, burns and scalds
- Fractures, head injuries and common childhood illnesses
- Record keeping and reporting for early-years settings
How the Blended Format Works
You complete around six hours of interactive e-learning at your own pace, then attend a full practical day at our Liverpool centre for the hands-on elements — CPR, choking, AED and casualty management practice with infant and child manikins. It’s the same qualification as the fully classroom-based route, with half the time away from your setting.
Assessment & Certification
The e-learning includes short knowledge checks, and your trainer assesses the practical skills on the classroom day. On completion you receive the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, regulated by Ofqual through Qualsafe Awards, valid for three years. The qualification fully satisfies EYFS and Ofsted requirements for nurseries, pre-schools and childminders.
Not Sure This Is the Right Course?
If you work with adults rather than children, look at our Emergency First Aid at Work or three-day First Aid at Work courses. Nurseries and schools training several staff together can save with in-house delivery at your setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course meet EYFS and Ofsted requirements?
Yes. The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid meets the EYFS statutory framework requirements, so it’s suitable for nursery practitioners, pre-school staff and childminders who must hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.
Who should take paediatric first aid?
Anyone responsible for babies or children: early-years practitioners, childminders, nannies, teachers and teaching assistants, sports coaches, and parents or grandparents who want proper training.
Is the blended course the same qualification as the two-day classroom course?
Yes — it leads to exactly the same Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Award. The theory simply moves online, and everything practical is still taught and assessed in person.
How long do I have to finish the e-learning?
Complete it any time before your practical day — most people spread it over a few evenings in the week beforehand.
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years. Requalify before expiry by retaking the course; we’ll remind you what’s involved when you book.
