PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

We also offer additional training that you may be interested in:

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Annual Updates and Refreshers

Our Paediatric First training is available at Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Please speak to our customer service team for more details.

Our Paediatric First Aid training provides theoretical and practical training in First Aid techniques that are specific to infants aged 0 to 1, and children aged from 1 year old. All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines (2015) as per the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.

Course: Paediatric First Aid

Duration: 2 Full Day

Contact Hours: 12 hours

Certification: Accredited Qualification or Awareness Course

This course is ideal for people who have no prior experience of Paediatric First Aid.

Course: Paediatric First Aid [Update]

Duration: 1 Day

Contact Hours: 6 hours

Certification: Accredited Qualification or Awareness Course

This course is ideal for people who require an annual update and have already gained experience and understanding of Paediatric First Aid. 

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider 

• 1.1 Explain the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider 
• 1.2 Explain how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 
• 1.3 Identify when to use personal protective equipment when providing first aid 
• 1.4 Identify contents of a paediatric first aid kit 
• 1.5 Identify the need to complete an accident report/incident record 
• 1.6 Define an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment 

2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely 

• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 
• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child 
• 2.3 Identify when to call for help 

3. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally 

• 3.1 Place an infant and a child in the recovery position 
• 3.2 Continually monitor an infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position 
• 3.3 Assist an infant and a child who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing 

• 4.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to an unresponsive infant and an unresponsive child who is not breathing normally
• 4.2 Administer CPR using an infant and a child manikin 

5. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is choking 

• 5.1 Identify when choking is mild and severe 
• 5.2 Administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking 

6. Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding 

• 6.1 Explain the types and severity of bleeding in infants and children 
• 6.2 Control external bleeding 

7. Understand how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock 

• 7.1 Recognise an infant and a child who is suffering from shock 
• 7.2 Administer first aid to an infant or child who is suffering from shock 

8. Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with bites, stings and minor injuries 

• 8.1 Explain how to administer first aid for, Bites, Stings, Small cuts, Grazes, Bumps and bruises, Small splinters and Nosebleeds.

• Practical Observation Assessment
• Group Discussions
• Knowledge Based Theory Assessment

Paediatric First Aid training is just one of the many courses offered by #SAM247. Our courses are accessible for everyone wanting to improve their professional skills and knowledge base.

 People who attend this course:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Healthcare Workers
• Care and Support Assistants
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Care Givers and Family Members
• Anyone wanting to further their career prospects

We aim to promote excellence through education. Being a nurse led company, we genuinely understand the difficulties that you may be facing within the Healthcare Sector. Service delivery and training ultimately play a fundamental role in the quality of care people receive. To find out how #SAM247 can help you, please email us at: enquiries@samsolutions247.com