What is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Barking is a 12-hour accredited qualification designed for individuals caring for babies and children. This training can be completed in two days, either entirely in the classroom or through a blended learning approach that combines distance learning with a practical in-class training day.
Topics covered in this course include child and infant CPR, choking, common injuries, and handling severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate valid for three years.
✅ Fully Ofsted and EYFS compliant, this course ensures you meet legal and professional standards required for working in childcare, schools, and nursery settings.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Barking?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a range of professionals who work with children. This course is particularly suitable for:
- Registered childminders
- Foster carers and nannies
- Primary and early years teachers
- After-school and holiday club workers
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Children's activity leaders (e.g., sports coaches, music tutors)
Additionally, it’s highly beneficial for parents and guardians who want the confidence to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Barking offers a comprehensive blend of theory and practical skills, preparing you to confidently handle emergencies involving babies and children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) course, you will gain the confidence to handle a variety of critical situations, including:
- Resuscitation skills: Performing infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures.
- Common injuries: Dealing with cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, burns, scalds, bites, stings, and nosebleeds.
- Medical emergencies: Recognising and responding to asthma attacks, allergic reactions (including the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector), meningitis, diabetes, and febrile convulsions.
- Emergency response: Carrying out scene surveys, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to seek professional help.
- Other risks: Managing shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, as well as responding to electric shock, poisoning, and temperature extremes.
How Is the Course Delivered?
This Paediatric First Aid course is offered in two flexible formats: a comprehensive 2-day classroom programme (approximately six to seven hours per day) or a blended learning option. For the blended approach, you’ll complete the online theory portion from home, followed by a single practical training day in class. Both delivery methods comply with Ofsted and EYFS standards and offer the same recognised certification.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for enrolling in the Paediatric First Aid course in Barking. However, learners must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in hands-on first aid practice during the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To earn this qualification, participants will undergo practical assessments, including trainer observations and a brief written exam. These evaluation methods are designed to meet the necessary Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring the course certificate is widely recognised.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Approved Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that adheres to Ofsted and EYFS guidelines. The certificate is valid for a period of three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Barking
For nurseries and schools, we offer the convenience of on-site Paediatric First Aid training. Our service in Barking ensures that you can:
- ✓ Arrange training sessions that fit your team’s availability
- ✓ Train all your staff together as a cohesive group
- ✓ Tailor the course content to address specific risks in your environment
- ✓ Minimise travel expenses and time
Barking Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in Barking town centre, making it easy to attend whether you’re based in the town itself or travelling in from nearby areas. Local transport routes, including Barking Station, well connect the location. Multiple bus routes serve the station, offering excellent transport links for those using public transport. Additionally, parking options are available nearby for those driving in.
Learners join us from across the region, including Dagenham, Ilford, Romford, Upminster, Chadwell Heath, Rainham, Beckton, Stratford, Leytonstone, and Walthamstow. This makes the course accessible not only to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, but also to parents and guardians living in Barking and the surrounding areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Barking
Many workplaces require various types of first aid training. In addition to Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Barking.
Explore all available options by visiting our First Aid Courses in Barking hub, or view the Paediatric First Aid course overview for national information.
Why Choose Hurak?
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- ✓Transparent pricing with flexible Klarna instalment options
- ✓Ofsted & EYFS compliant certification
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