What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Basildon is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited qualification designed for those responsible for the care of infants and children. You can choose between completing the course in a classroom setting over two days or opting for a blended learning approach, which includes distance learning from home followed by a one-day in-class practical session.
This course covers essential first aid skills, including infant and child CPR, choking management, treating 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 training ensures you meet legal and professional standards for working in childcare, schools, and nursery environments.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Basildon?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for various professionals working with children. This course is ideal for:
- Primary and early years teachers
- Foster carers and nannies
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- After-school and holiday club workers
- Registered childminders
- Childcare providers and playgroup leaders
It’s also beneficial for parents and guardians who wish to gain the confidence to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid training in Basildon covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to emergencies involving babies and children. Over the course of the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will gain the confidence to handle a wide variety of situations, including:
- Common incidents: Treating external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Emergency response: Conducting primary and secondary surveys, carrying out scene assessments, and understanding when to call for medical help.
- Resuscitation skills: Performing infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures.
- Medical conditions: Responding to asthma attacks, allergic reactions (including using an adrenaline auto-injector), meningitis, diabetes, and febrile convulsions.
- Other risks: Dealing with shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, and managing electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course is available in two formats: a 2-day classroom-based programme (approximately 6 to 7 hours per day) or as a blended learning option. With blended learning, you'll complete online theory modules from home, followed by one practical day in class. Both formats are fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, leading to the same accredited certificate.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Basildon. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in the practical training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To obtain the qualification, learners are assessed through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessment methods align with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring that the certificate is fully recognised across the childcare sector.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements. This certificate remains valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Basildon
Many schools, nurseries, and childcare settings prefer to have Paediatric First Aid training delivered on-site. Our on-site option in Basildon offers several benefits to help you:
- ✓ Choose training dates that fit your schedule
- ✓ Train your team together in a familiar environment
- ✓ Customise the course content based on the specific risks at your setting
- ✓ Minimise travel costs and time for your staff
Basildon Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at Howard Chase, Basildon, SS14 3BB. This location is easily accessible from both Basildon and surrounding areas. The venue is well served by local transport links, including Basildon Railway Station, about 2 miles away, which offers direct services to London Fenchurch Street and other local destinations. There are also several bus routes, including the 7, 8, and 100, with stops nearby, making the venue accessible from various locations. Ample parking is available for those arriving by car.
Learners come from across the region, including Pitsea, Billericay, Wickford, Laindon, Canvey Island, and Benfleet. The venue's convenient location ensures the course is accessible to childcare professionals working in nurseries, schools, and other childcare settings, as well as to parents and guardians in Basildon and nearby towns.
Other First Aid Courses in Basildon
At Hurak, we offer a variety of first aid training options to suit your workplace needs. Alongside the Paediatric First Aid course, we also provide the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification in Basildon.
Explore all available first aid training options by visiting our First Aid Courses in Basildon hub, or learn more on our Paediatric First Aid Training course overview page.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a trusted marketplace for accredited first aid training. When booking the Paediatric First Aid course in Basildon, you’ll benefit from:
- ✓Transparent pricing with Klarna instalments available
- ✓Courses delivered by approved, accredited providers
- ✓A trusted platform used by over 100,000 learners
- ✓Ofsted & EYFS compliant certification
