Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 (RQF)
£205 inc. VAT per person - 6 people minimum
£160 inc. VAT per person - 12+ people
Our Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF) course provides essential first aid training for anyone responsible for caring for babies and children. This one-day course covers infant and child CPR, choking, unresponsive casualties, bleeding, shock and seizures. Ideal for nursery staff, childcare workers, teaching assistants and carers, the course leads to a nationally recognised Qualsafe qualification valid for three years.
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Our Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF) course provides delegates with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to first aid emergencies involving babies and children.
This one-day course is designed for individuals who work with or care for children, including nursery staff, childcare workers, teaching assistants and those working in early years settings.
Delegates will learn how to assess an emergency, perform infant and child CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), manage choking and provide first aid for an unresponsive child or infant. The course also covers bleeding, shock, seizures and other common paediatric emergencies.
Training combines clear instruction with practical exercises, helping delegates develop the confidence to respond quickly and safely when a baby or child needs emergency first aid.
Successful completion leads to the nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF), valid for three years.
This qualification provides essential emergency first aid skills and can also form part of the training required for the full Paediatric First Aid qualification.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
Assess emergency situations involving babies and children.
Carry out a primary survey and recognise when emergency assistance is needed.
Recognise and manage an unresponsive baby or child.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on infants and children.
Understand the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) with children.
Recognise and respond to choking emergencies in babies and children.
Identify and manage external bleeding, including severe bleeding.
Recognise the signs of shock and provide appropriate first aid.
Recognise and respond to seizures.
Monitor and care for a baby or child while waiting for emergency services.
Communicate effectively with emergency services and provide reassurance to casualties.
Feel more confident responding to paediatric first aid emergencies.
This course is suitable for anyone who works with, supervises or cares for babies and children and needs essential emergency paediatric first aid skills.
It is particularly suitable for:
Nursery and preschool staff.
Early years practitioners.
Childcare workers and nursery assistants.
Teaching assistants and school support staff.
Childminders and babysitters.
After-school club and holiday club staff.
Playgroup and activity leaders.
Sports coaches working with children.
Youth group and community volunteers.
Parents, grandparents and carers.
Anyone wishing to gain a recognised emergency paediatric first aid qualification.
No previous first aid experience is required.
Those working in registered early years settings should check whether the full 12-hour Paediatric First Aid qualification is required for their role under the applicable statutory framework.
1 day course
Classroom Training: One day of instructor-led training, practical exercises and assessments.
Guided Learning: Typically 6 hours.
Certificate Validity: 3 years.
Qualification: Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF).
The course is shorter than the full Paediatric First Aid qualification, which normally requires 12 hours of training.
Delegates will have access to the equipment and learning resources needed to complete the course, including:
Instructor-led emergency paediatric first aid training.
Practical exercises using paediatric first aid equipment.
Infant and child CPR training manikins.
AED training devices.
Bandages, dressings and other first aid training supplies.
Practical demonstrations and realistic emergency scenarios involving babies and children.
Course learning materials and guidance.
Practical assessments and knowledge checks.
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) certificate upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements
No previous first aid training or qualifications are required.
Delegates must meet the minimum age requirements set by Qualsafe.
A suitable level of spoken and written English is required to understand the training and complete assessments.
Delegates must be able to demonstrate the practical skills required for the qualification, including infant and child CPR, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
Before Attending
Please arrive on time and attend the full training session.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for practical first aid activities, including working at floor level.
Delegates must participate in practical exercises and complete the required assessments.
Please inform us in advance of any medical conditions, mobility requirements or additional learning needs that may affect your participation.
No previous experience of paediatric first aid is necessary.
Course Assessments
Delegates will complete practical skills assessments and knowledge checks during the course.
All required assessments must be passed to achieve the qualification.
Certification
Upon successful completion, delegates will receive the nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF), valid for three years.
Refresher training is recommended to help delegates maintain their knowledge and practical skills.
Course content
Lesson 1.1 – The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
Lesson 1.2 – Assessing emergency situations and managing risks
Lesson 1.3 – Keeping babies, children and others safe
Lesson 1.4 – Communicating with emergency services and providing reassurance
Lesson 2.1 – Carrying out a primary survey
Lesson 2.2 – Checking responsiveness and breathing
Lesson 2.3 – Managing an unresponsive baby or child who is breathing normally
Lesson 2.4 – Monitoring a casualty while waiting for emergency assistance
Lesson 3.1 – Recognising cardiac arrest in babies and children
Lesson 3.2 – Performing infant CPR
Lesson 3.3 – Performing child CPR
Lesson 3.4 – Understanding the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with children
Lesson 4.1 – Recognising the signs of choking in babies and children
Lesson 4.2 – Providing first aid to a choking infant
Lesson 4.3 – Providing first aid to a choking child
Lesson 4.4 – Monitoring and caring for a casualty following a choking incident
Lesson 5.1 – Recognising and managing external bleeding
Lesson 5.2 – Controlling severe and life-threatening bleeding
Lesson 5.3 – Recognising the signs and symptoms of shock
Lesson 5.4 – Providing appropriate first aid for a child experiencing shock
Lesson 6.1 – Recognising seizures in babies and children
Lesson 6.2 – Providing first aid during a seizure
Lesson 6.3 – Caring for and monitoring a child following a seizure
Lesson 6.4 – Knowing when to seek emergency medical assistance
Lesson 7.1 – Applying paediatric first aid skills in practical scenarios
Lesson 7.2 – Demonstrating infant and child CPR
Lesson 7.3 – Demonstrating choking and casualty management techniques
Lesson 7.4 – Completing the required knowledge and practical assessments
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