Paediatric First Aid

Be prepared with crucial First Aid knowledge when around young children

At Principal Training we understand just how important it is to be prepared with the right first aid training when working with young children. Our paediatric first aid course will equip you with the essential knowledge you need to feel confident to deal with any emergency situations that may arise.

Paediatric First Aid course

This paediatric first aid course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, playgroup leaders, and au pairs looking after young children.

This course meets Ofsted requirements for registered childminders, the requirements for nannies under the Approved Carers Scheme, and the requirements of the Early Years foundation stage statutory framework. It can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.

This course aimed at people working with younger children up to eight years old or those working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.

The course covers how to deal with accidents and emergencies involving young children, including the following content:

  • First aid kit
  • Action planning
  • Treatment of an unconscious casualty
  • Resuscitation
  • Choking
  • Asthma and diabetic emergencies
  • Head injuries
  • Seizures
  • Bleeding
  • Burns
  • Sprains, strains and fractures
  • Poisoning, bites and stings
  • Foreign objects
  • Childhood conditions (e.g. measles, meningitis, croup)

Course Details

Duration: 6 hours (Emergency Paediatric First Aid)

Usual Price Special Offer
Individual £80 £60
Group (up to 10 candidates) £450 £350
Extra candidates (each) £40 £30

 

Duration: 12 hours (Full Paediatric First Aid)

Usual Price Special Offer
Individual £85 £65
Group (up to 10 candidates) £550 £450
Extra candidates (each) £50 £40

 

If the candidate requires the qualification as part of an NVQ assessment, please check with your NVQ provider if the candidate requires OFQUAL accreditation.  This is available at an additional cost of £8 per candidate. Please note that all prices are exclusive of VAT.

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