This course has been designed to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of how to administer first aid care to children, with step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor. You will receive expert training in all areas of paediatric first aid, from how to conduct a first aid needs assessment, to performing CPR on an unresponsive child.

This course is ideal for those who have children or work with children, such as teachers and paediatric nurses. With case studies and practical exercises, you will gain real-world knowledge of how to deal with a range of first aid situations, including how to detect signs of illness and shock.

Learning Objective

• Learn the fundamentals of paediatric first aid, from the first aid kit to emergency procedures
• Understand what should be included in a first aid needs assessment and the key principles of assessment
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to perform CPR and know how to proceed when a child is unresponsive
• Broaden your knowledge of common injuries, accidents and illnesses, and know-how to detect the signs of illness in a child
• Learn the procedures for dressing wounds and treating burns, cuts, sprains and grazes
• Know when to call emergency services and understand the steps to be taken after an accident occurs
• Be able to assess any emergency situation safely and with professionalism
• Understand how to provide quality first aid for a child who is choking, bleeding, suffering from shock or from insect bites and stings
• Recognise when an infant or child is suffering from shock, and understand what safety measures to take

Who is This Course for?

This first aid training course is ideal for those who are looking to become  Paediatric First Aiders, as well as those who work with children, such as teachers, social workers and childminders. Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible virtual classroom modules, that you may study part-time or full-time. 

Entry Requirement

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

CPD Certificate from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.

Career Path:

This beginners training course provides learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge to administer first aid care to children as a first aider. The course is ideal for those who work in the following professions: 

• Teachers/Teaching Assistants
• Child Social Worker
• Childminder
• Paediatric Registered Nurse
• Child Psychologist