What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Basingstoke is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited qualification, specifically designed for anyone responsible for the care of infants and young children. You can complete the training entirely in the classroom over two days, or opt for a flexible blended learning approach combining distance learning at home with one day of practical in-class training.
The course content includes essential skills such as CPR for children and infants, managing choking incidents, treating common injuries, and addressing severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this course ensures that you meet legal and professional requirements for roles in childcare settings, including nurseries, schools, and other child-focused environments.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Basingstoke?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a wide range of professionals working with children. This course is ideal for:
- Primary and early years teachers
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Registered childminders
- After-school club and holiday club workers
- Foster carers and nannies
- Children’s activity leaders
Additionally, parents and guardians will also find this training valuable, giving them the confidence to respond effectively to emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid training in Basingstoke provides a comprehensive mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice for dealing with emergencies involving babies and children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) course, you will gain the confidence to handle a wide variety of situations, including:
- Common injuries: dealing with choking, external bleeding, burns and scalds, bites and stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, nosebleeds, splinters, and more.
- Medical conditions: handling asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions (including the proper use of an adrenaline auto-injector), febrile convulsions, and identifying signs of meningitis.
- Resuscitation skills: infant and child CPR, placing an unconscious casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures effectively.
- Other risks: managing shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, and treating poisoning, electric shock, and temperature extremes.
- Emergency response: carrying out scene and primary surveys, conducting secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for medical assistance.
How Is the Course Delivered?
This Paediatric First Aid course is offered in two flexible formats. You can choose to complete the entire 2-day classroom programme, which lasts approximately 6 to 7 hours each day, or opt for the blended learning option. The blended format allows you to complete the online portion at home before attending one practical, in-class day. Both options meet the Ofsted and EYFS requirements and lead to the same nationally recognised certification.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for the Paediatric First Aid course in Basingstoke. However, learners must be at least 16 years old and be capable of participating in hands-on first aid training activities during the course.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To earn your qualification, learners will be assessed through practical demonstrations, trainer-led observation, and a brief written test. These assessments align with the Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring the qualification is fully recognised and meets the necessary professional criteria.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that is fully recognised under Ofsted and EYFS guidelines. The certificate remains valid for three years from the date of issue.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Basingstoke
For nurseries, schools, and childcare centres, our on-site Paediatric First Aid training in Basingstoke offers a flexible and convenient solution. This option allows you to:
- ✓ Choose training dates that work for your schedule
- ✓ Train all your staff together at your location
- ✓ Tailor the course to address specific risks in your environment
- ✓ Eliminate the need for travel, saving time and money
Basingstoke Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training in Basingstoke is held at a centrally located venue, making it easily accessible whether you’re based in Basingstoke or commuting from nearby towns. The venue is served by local transport, with bus and train stations just a short walk away. Ample parking is available for those driving to the training centre.
We welcome learners from across the Basingstoke region, including Hook, Tadley, Chineham, Alton, Fleet, and Farnham. This makes the course suitable not only for childcare professionals in nurseries and schools but also for parents and guardians from the surrounding areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Basingstoke
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, many workplaces require various types of first aid training. In Basingstoke, you can also find courses such as Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) programme available.
Explore our full range of options by visiting the First Aid Courses in Basingstoke hub, or get more details on the Paediatric First Aid Training for national course information.
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