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Paediatric First Aid Training
Every second counts when a child is in danger. This CPD-accredited Paediatric First Aid course equips parents, educators, and childcare professionals with the life-saving skills to respond confidently to emergencies involving infants and children. Whether you are new to childcare or refreshing your training, enrol today and be ready when it matters most.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Carry out primary and secondary surveys on infants and children.
Perform infant and child CPR following Resuscitation Council UK guidance.
Manage choking emergencies using safe, age-appropriate techniques.
Treat burns, wounds, bleeding and other common childhood injuries.
Recognise serious conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma attacks and seizures.
Understand when and how to call 999 in paediatric emergencies.
Provide calm, reassuring support during and after incidents.
Learn to prepare a thorough risk assessment report of an incident.
Overview
When a child suddenly chokes, becomes unresponsive, or is injured, panic and uncertainty can delay the help they urgently need. Our Paediatric First Aid Training gives you the essential skills to respond quickly and safely when a baby or child is choking, injured or unwell. This CPD-accredited course is aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidance and the EYFS framework, making it trusted by childcare settings, schools, and families across the UK.
Our Resuscitation Council UK aligned paediatric first aid course is designed for childcare professionals, nursery teams, early years staff, childminders, foster carers, parents and individuals responsible for the welfare of children. It teaches practical infant and child CPR, choking response, emergency assessment, first aid for injuries, and urgent illness management. You will learn to adapt and employ basic first aid techniques for a child or baby, manage situations from minor cuts and grazes to performing CPR on an unresponsive infant, and respond effectively when a child is in distress.
Through practical guidance from our paediatric first aid training, you will also learn how to interact with a young casualty, keep them calm, and recognise when to call an emergency. Suitable for both professional and home settings, this training builds confidence in real-life situations. Enrol today in our paediatric first aid course to gain the skills that allow you to act without hesitation, provide immediate care in critical moments, and ensure no child is left waiting when they need help most.
Key highlights:
- Covers infant & child CPR, choking response, injuries, and urgent medical emergencies.
- Fully CPD-accredited and aligned with UK paediatric first aid guidance.
- Updated to support EYFS expectations for nurseries and early years providers.
- 100% online and self-paced | Study anytime on any device.
- CPD-accredited certificate offered upon successful completion.
Gift Courses
- Course 01: Emergency Medical Responder
- Course 02: Ambulance First Aid
Accreditation & Recognition
This CPD-accredited paediatric first aid training is aligned with trusted UK guidance, ensuring learners meet recognised standards for infant and child emergency response across childcare, education, and early years settings.
- Acquire an industry recognised and globally trusted certification.
- Aligned with Resuscitation Council UK, CPR & choking guidance and EYFS first aid expectations.
- Delivered 100% online for flexible, accessible learning.
- Includes a multiple-choice exam with unlimited free retakes.
- Can order a CPD accredited certificate upon successful completion
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment with instant results and unlimited free retakes, ensuring you can learn confidently at your own pace. After passing the Paediatric First Aid Training course aseessment, you can order your CPD-accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate, recognised by childcare employers and aligned with key UK paediatric guidance.
- Online multiple-choice assessment with instant automated results
- Free unlimited retakes included for full flexibility
- Order a digital CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
- Optional printed certificate available for £24.99
- Fully aligned with UK paediatric expectations and EYFS readiness
- Transparent learning experience with no hidden fees
Who Is This Course For?
This paediatric first aid training is designed for anyone responsible for children’s safety and wellbeing, offering essential CPR, choking response, and emergency care skills aligned with UK childcare expectations.
- Childminders, nannies, and au pairs
- Nursery practitioners and early years staff
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Parents, guardians, and foster carers
- Babysitters and youth workers
- Sports coaches and after-school leaders
- Volunteers in children’s clubs and community groups
- Anyone wanting essential paediatric first aid skills
Career Opportunities & Progression
Completing this paediatric first aid training strengthens your employability across UK childcare, education, and youth support settings, while giving you a solid foundation for progressing into Level 3 Paediatric First Aid, childcare diplomas, or specialist safeguarding courses.
Potential roles this training supports:
- Nursery Nurse (£18,000–£25,000)
- Childminder (£18,000–£30,000 depending on region)
- Early Years Practitioner (£19,000–£26,000)
- Teaching Assistant (£17,000–£24,000)
- Playgroup or Youth Worker (£19,000–£27,000)
This certification helps you meet employer expectations, build confidence in emergency care, and move forward in early years and childcare career pathways.
Key Skills You’ll Gain
This paediatric first aid training equips you with essential, real-world emergency skills that boost confidence, employability, and readiness to protect children safely and calmly in urgent situations.
- Infant & child CPR competence
- Effective choking relief techniques
- Clear emergency communication and decision-making
- Injury and illness assessment skills
- Infection control best practices
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Accurate incident reporting and documentation
- Calm, safe care under pressure
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College offers trusted, flexible, and CPD-accredited paediatric first aid training designed to give you real-world confidence. Our expert-developed Paediatric First Aid Training course is recognised by UK childcare employers and built to help you learn quickly, safely, and affordably.
- CPD-accredited & employer-recognised
- Mobile-first, flexible online learning
- Expert-developed paediatric first aid content
- Order a PDF certificate upon successful completion
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Enrol today and gain your CPD-accredited Paediatric First Aid Certificate, learn online, build confidence, and be ready to keep children safe.
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CPD Group Member
As proud members of The CPD Group, every course carries CPD hours to log, helping you meet annual CPD requirements while building your expertise.
RoSPA Member
Our RoSPA membership means course content shaped by the UK leading accident prevention experts, helping you spot hazards and keep your workplace safe.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
As an AoHT member, Royal Open College aligns healthcare training with current industry practices to support learners entering care professions.
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Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 41 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
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- Paediatric First Aid Training16
- 1.1Module 01: Introduction to Paediatric First Aid11 Minutes
- 1.2Module 02: Assessing Emergency Situations10 Minutes
- 1.3Module 03: Basic Life Support (BLS) – Infants8 Minutes
- 1.4Module 04: Basic Life Support (BLS) – Children7 Minutes
- 1.5Module 05: CPR for Adults, Children & Infants3 Minutes
- 1.6Module 06: Call for an Emergency14 Minutes
- 1.7Module 07: First Aid for Injuries10 Minutes
- 1.8Module 08: Workplace-Specific Hazards17 Minutes
- 1.9Module 09: Asthma, Seizures, Meningitis & Allergic Reactions13 Minutes
- 1.10Module 10: Dental Emergencies9 Minutes
- 1.11Module 11: Environmental Conditions9 Minutes
- 1.12Module 12: Child and Infant-Specific Illnesses10 Minutes
- 1.13Module 13: Medication in First Aid9 Minutes
- 1.14Module 14: First Aid Kit and Equipment10 Minutes
- 1.15Module 15: Communicating and Comforting an Injured Child13 Minutes
- 1.16Module 16: Child Safety and Injury Prevention8 Minutes
- Order Your Certificate!1
- Leave a Review!1
- Emergency Medical Responder7
- 4.1Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- 4.2Module 2: Scene Assessment and Management
- 4.3Module 3: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- 4.4Module 4: Medical Emergencies
- 4.5Module 5: Trauma Emergencies
- 4.6Module 6: Special Considerations in Patient Care
- 4.7Module 7: Basic Life Support (BLS) Skills
- Ambulance First Aid16
- 5.1Module 1: Overview of First Aid and Its Importance
- 5.2Module 2: Assessing the Scene and the Victim
- 5.3Module 3: CPR for Adults, Children & Infants
- 5.4Module 11: Allergic Reactions
- 5.5Module 4: Wound Care
- 5.6Module 5: Musculoskeletal Injuries
- 5.7Module 6: Head, Neck, and Spinal Injuries
- 5.8Module 7: Chest and Abdominal Injuries
- 5.9Module 8: Burns
- 5.10Module 9: Environmental Emergencies
- 5.11Module 12: Cardiac Emergencies
- 5.12Module 10: Poisoning
- 5.13Module 13: Neurological Emergencies
- 5.14Module 14: Trauma Emergencies
- 5.15Module 15: Paediatric Emergencies
- 5.16Module 16: Disaster Preparedness
FAQs
Paediatric First Aid Training teaches you to assess emergencies, perform infant and child CPR, respond to choking, treat injuries, and recognise serious conditions using current UK guidance. It builds essential confidence in paediatric emergencies and supports childcare workers, parents, and caregivers who want reliable, CPD-accredited child safety knowledge.
Paediatric First Aid Training is essential for childcare professionals, childminders, nannies, nursery staff, teachers, babysitters, youth workers, sports coaches, and parents responsible for children’s safety. It supports anyone who needs confidence in responding to paediatric emergencies, CPR, choking and injury management in home, school, nursery, and activity settings.
Yes, this CPD-accredited course is widely recognised by UK childcare employers and aligned with guidance from the Resuscitation Council UK. It supports EYFS first aid knowledge requirements, helping early years practitioners demonstrate essential paediatric emergency skills while complementing workplace induction expectations.
This course supports the paediatric first aid knowledge described in the EYFS framework, helping learners understand CPR, choking relief, and child emergencies. Some early years roles may still require a practical Level 3 paediatric first aid qualification, depending on employer policy or setting-specific regulatory requirements.
Yes, the course is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to study anytime on any device. This flexibility makes it ideal for childcare staff, parents, and learners needing convenient paediatric emergency training that fits around work or home responsibilities.
No, this paediatric first aid course is suitable for complete beginners and those refreshing their skills. It introduces CPR, choking response, emergency recognition, and injury management in a clear, supportive way, making it accessible to parents and childcare workers entering the sector.
This course covers infant and child CPR, choking management, burns, bleeding, shock, seizures, asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, illness recognition, emergency communication, and safe post-incident care. It provides the essential paediatric emergency skills expected in childcare, early years, and family settings.
The paediatric first aid certificate is valid for three years, reflecting common UK industry practice. Renewal every three years is recommended to stay current with evolving paediatric emergency guidance, CPR updates, and childcare safety expectations.
Assessment is completed through an online multiple-choice exam with instant results, allowing you to quickly check your understanding. Free unlimited retakes are included, making the process stress-free for beginners and childcare staff completing mandatory paediatric safety training.
Yes, you receive an instant downloadable CPD-certified paediatric first aid certificate after passing the assessment. A printed certificate is available if needed, giving learners flexible options for childcare job applications and employer evidence.
Yes, this training strengthens your CV by demonstrating essential paediatric first aid knowledge valued by nurseries, schools, and childcare employers. Some roles may also require a practical paediatric first aid qualification, depending on workplace policy and legal requirements.
Yes, parents, grandparents, and guardians often take this course to gain confidence in handling emergencies involving babies and children. It teaches practical skills like CPR, choking response, and illness recognition, offering reassurance and preparedness in family environments.
Yes, international learners can enrol from anywhere, as the course is delivered fully online. It follows UK paediatric first aid guidance, though recognition outside the UK may vary depending on local regulations or childcare employer expectations.
Most learners complete the course in around 5–6 hours, but you can study entirely at your own pace with full access for 12 months. This flexibility supports childcare workers, parents, and international learners with busy schedules.
You can study on any device, mobile, tablet, laptop, or desktop, with full access to videos, quizzes, and downloadable resources. This mobile-friendly flexibility makes paediatric first aid training accessible wherever you are.
Paediatric first aid certification is achieved by completing a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course online. Enrol in the paediatric first aid training course, study at your own pace, and pass the assessment. No prior experience is needed. A recognised certificate is issued upon passing, accepted by UK employers.
A Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course covers CPR, choking, burns, fractures, allergic reactions, and childhood illness management. The paediatric first aid training course also teaches situational assessment, first aid equipment use, and emergency communication.
A Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course qualifies you for roles including nursery assistant, childminder, nanny, teacher, and paediatric support worker. Employers in schools, daycare centres, and healthcare settings require this paediatric first aid training course.
Care Assistant salaries in the UK range from £19,000 to £25,000 per year in 2026. Hourly rates fall between £10 and £14. However, completing a paediatric first aid course or Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training course can significantly boost earning potential.
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Course Features
- Lectures 41
- Quiz 0
- Duration 2 Hours 40 Minutes
- Skill level Level 3
- Language English
- Students 4859
- Assessments Yes
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