Paediatric First Aid Course in Aberystwyth

What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Aberystwyth is a 12-hour accredited programme for those who work with or care for children and infants. You can complete the training fully in the classroom across two days, or choose the blended option that combines home-based distance learning with a single day of practical classroom training

The course content includes responding to choking incidents, delivering child and baby CPR, managing serious medical conditions, and treating everyday injuries. Once you finish the training, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate that remains valid for three years.

Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Aberystwyth?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for professionals who are responsible for the safety and well-being of children. It is particularly relevant for:

• Foster carers and nannies
• Primary and early years teachers
• Registered childminders
• Nursery and pre-school practitioners

Parents and guardians can also benefit from this training to feel prepared for emergencies at home.

What Will You Learn on the Course?

This Paediatric First Aid Course in Aberystwyth combines practical skills with essential theory, preparing you to handle emergencies involving babies and young children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to deal with a broad range of scenarios, such as:

• Emergency response: carrying out initial scene assessments, completing both primary and secondary surveys, and recognising when professional medical help is required.
• Resuscitation skills: delivering CPR for infants and children, using the recovery position correctly, and responding to seizures.
• Medical conditions: identifying and managing asthma attacks, meningitis, allergic reactions (including the safe use of auto-injectors), febrile convulsions, and diabetes.
• Everyday incidents: dealing with nosebleeds, burns and scalds, choking, grazes and cuts, external bleeding, bruises, splinters, and insect bites or stings.
• Serious risks: treating shock, broken bones, spinal, head and chest injuries, as well as handling poisoning, electric shocks, and issues caused by extreme heat or cold.

How Is the Course Delivered?

In Aberystwyth, the Paediatric First Aid Course can be taken entirely in the classroom over two consecutive days (each lasting approximately six to seven hours) or through a blended route. The blended format allows you to complete the theory online at your own pace, followed by one face-to-face practical training day. Both options are fully aligned with Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same accredited certificate.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites for enrolling on this 2-day Paediatric First Aid Course in Aberystwyth. Participants must be at least 16 years old and physically capable of taking part in the practical elements of first aid training.

How Is the Course Assessed?

Assessment on the Paediatric First Aid Course in Aberystwyth takes place throughout the training. You will be evaluated by your instructor through observed practical activities, participation in class discussions, and a short written exercise. These assessment methods meet the standards set by Ofsted and EYFS, guaranteeing that the qualification is formally recognised.

Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?

Yes. Once you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This certificate meets Ofsted and EYFS standards and is valid for three years, after which it must be renewed.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Aberystwyth

Schools, nurseries, and childcare providers in Aberystwyth often find it more practical to arrange training at their own site. Choosing the on-site option allows you to:

• ✓ Select course dates that align with your timetable
• ✓ Deliver training to your team together in one session
• ✓ Tailor the content to reflect specific risks in your environment
• ✓ Minimise staff travel requirements and associated costs

Aberystwyth Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

The Paediatric First Aid course is held in Aberystwyth town centre, making it convenient for both local and travelling attendees. The venue is easily reached via the town’s main bus routes, and is close to available parking for those arriving by car.

We welcome learners from Aberystwyth and neighbouring areas such as Bow Street, Llanbadarn Fawr, Penparcau, and Glanyrafon. The training is suitable not just for childcare professionals in nurseries and schools within Aberystwyth, but also for parents and guardians in surrounding districts.

Public transport links are strong: Aberystwyth railway station is centrally located and connects through the Cambrian Line. Local buses operated across Aberystwyth provide frequent stops near the town centre and key suburbs.

Other First Aid Courses in Aberystwyth

Different workplaces often need a variety of first aid qualifications. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, we also provide the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the more in-depth three-day First Aid at Work (FAW) courses in Aberystwyth.

You can browse our First Aid Courses in Aberystwyth page to view additional options, or head to our Paediatric First Aid course page for complete details.

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