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Paediatric First Aid
A two-day paediatric first aid course for people working with babies and young children in professional settings, including Early Years educators. Delivered at your premises.
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Safe, confident first aid for infants and children
The Paediatric First Aid course is a two-day qualification for people caring for babies and young children in a professional setting. It covers the full responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, including assessing an emergency, treating an unresponsive infant or child, CPR and defibrillation, and managing conditions from choking to meningitis. Delegates leave with the practical skills to administer safe and effective first aid treatment to infants and children, and a clear understanding of when and how to escalate to professional medical help.
Three steps to a certified team
Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.
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In-house delivery for up to 12 delegates
Opus delivers Paediatric First Aid training at your premises for a maximum of twelve delegates. Running the course as a closed session on your site lets us tailor examples and scenarios to your setting, whether that is a nursery, school, out-of-school club or childminding practice.
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Theory and practical across infants and children
Across two days delegates cover the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, assessing emergencies, unresponsive infants and children, recovery position, CPR and defibrillation, choking, head neck and back injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis, meningitis, asthma, febrile convulsions, seizures, diabetic emergencies, poisoning, burns, electric shock, bleeding, shock, and bites and stings.
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Final assessment and three-year certificate
Delegates complete a final assessment at the end of the two days. Successful candidates receive a certificate valid for three years. Annual refresher training is recommended to keep skills current, particularly for staff in busy early years settings.
What to expect from this course
What's covered
Paediatric first aider role and responsibilities. Emergency assessment. Unresponsive infants and children. Recovery position. CPR and defibrillation. Choking. Head, neck and back injuries. Fractures. Anaphylaxis, meningitis, asthma, febrile convulsions, seizures, diabetic emergencies, poisoning. Burns and scalds, electric shock, bleeding, shock. Eye, ear, nose conditions. Bites, stings, minor injuries, temperature regulation.
Who it's for
People working with babies and young children in a professional setting - nursery and early years staff, childminders, school staff, out-of-school club and youth workers, and anyone working towards an Early Years educator qualification who needs the paediatric first aid element of the framework.
Prerequisites
None. No prior first aid qualification required. Suitable as a standalone paediatric first aid qualification or alongside adult first aid training for staff who care for mixed age groups.
What you get
Certificate valid for three years on successful completion of the end-of-course assessment. Two days of tailored in-house delivery for up to twelve delegates. Annual refresher training recommended to keep skills current, particularly in busy early years settings. Practical use of infant and child manikins throughout.
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What non-compliance actually cost your business
67%
Reduction in near-miss incidents
£28K
Saved on insurance premiums annually
6hrs
Audit prep time per branch
Ready to get your team certified?
Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.
Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion
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