Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- The Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course covers the role of the paediatric first aider and first aid procedures in-depth, ideal for teaching professionals, paediatric nurses, parents and childminders.
- This Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training Course is an accredited qualification for those who work with children and have first aid responsibilities, designed to provide learners with the essential skills, confidence and knowledge to deal with a range of accidents, injuries and illnesses. It also includes expert guidance and advice on creating a solid action plan for an emergency.
- Through instructor-led Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training, you will learn how to perform life-saving procedures such as CPR, as well as treat minor injuries such as burns and scalds, knowing when the time is right to contact emergency services. You will also be taken through the steps for helping a child who is suffering from shock or a concussion, how to deal with a child who has fractured or broken a bone, and how to place an unresponsive child in the recovery position.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Key Features
- Accredited by CPD UK
- Discounts on bulk purchases
- Developed by qualified health and safety professionals
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Online Course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
- Dress wounds, manage bleeding and treat minor injuries
- Plan for and deal with a range of first aid incidents, such as choking
- Assess a casualty safely and know when and how to contact emergency services
- Perform life-saving procedures such as CPR and place a child in the recovery position
- Provide first aid treatment to a child who is suffering from shock or a seizure
- Know when to stop their service and call for an emergency
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your Emergency Paediatric First Aid Online Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
Assessment and Assistance
Equipment and Techniques
Loss of Responsiveness and CPR
Paediatric First Aid for Common Illnesses
Paediatric First Aid for Common Injuries and Incidents
First Aid for Acute Medical Conditions
Environmental Injuries
Caring for Children
Psychological First Aid for Children
Things to Keep in Mind
Call for an Emergency
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LevelAll Levels
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Last UpdatedMarch 3, 2026