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Paediatric First Aid

A two-day NUCO accredited course covering first aid for infants and children. Designed for those working in childcare, education and early years settings.

£150 + VATper candidate
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Accreditation: NUCO
  • Valid for 3 years
  • Practical, hands-on delivery

Who is this course for?

  • Childminders, nursery staff and early years practitioners
  • Teaching assistants and school staff
  • After-school and youth club workers
  • Parents and carers seeking formal paediatric first aid training
  • Anyone required to hold a paediatric first aid certificate for Ofsted registration

What the course covers

  • Primary survey and managing an emergency involving a child or infant
  • CPR for infants and children
  • AED use for paediatric casualties
  • Choking in infants and children
  • Unresponsive child or infant and recovery position
  • Febrile convulsions and epileptic seizures
  • Childhood illnesses and allergic reactions
  • Head injuries and meningitis awareness
  • Burns, scalds, bleeding and wounds in children
  • Fractures and sprains in paediatric casualties
  • Asthma, anaphylaxis and diabetes in children

Certification & Validity

Successful candidates receive the NUCO Paediatric First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years. This qualification is recognised for Ofsted registration purposes and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Annual refresher training is recommended.

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