Paediatric First Aid Course in Blackburn

What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Blackburn is a 12-hour accredited program designed for those who look after infants and children. This course offers flexible learning options, allowing you to complete the training in-class over two days or choose a blended format, which combines online study at home with one day of practical, in-person training.

You will gain essential skills in child and infant CPR, managing choking incidents, treating common injuries, and handling severe medical conditions. After successful completion, you’ll be awarded a nationally recognised certificate, valid for three years.

Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Blackburn?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for various professionals who work with children. It’s ideal for:

• Primary and early years teachers
• After-school and holiday club workers
• Foster carers and nannies
• Nursery and pre-school staff
• Registered childminders

Additionally, parents and guardians can benefit from this course to gain the skills and confidence needed to handle emergencies at home.

What Will You Learn in the Course?

This paediatric first aid training in Blackburn provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to handle emergencies involving babies and children. Throughout the 12-hour (2-day) course, you will gain the confidence to respond to a variety of situations, including:

• Emergency response: performing scene assessments, conducting primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for professional assistance.
• Resuscitation skills: performing CPR on infants and children, positioning a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures effectively.
• Common incidents: addressing situations like choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
• Medical conditions: responding to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including proper use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
• Other risks: treating shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as handling electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.

How Is the Course Delivered?

The Paediatric First Aid course is offered in two formats: a full 2-day classroom-based programme (approximately six to seven hours per day) or a blended learning option. If you choose the blended format, you'll complete the online study from home before attending one practical day in class. Both delivery methods meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and lead to the same accredited certificate.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Blackburn. Participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in hands-on first aid activities during the course.

How Is the Course Assessed?

To complete the qualification, learners will be assessed through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessments ensure that the course meets Ofsted and EYFS standards, resulting in a fully recognised certificate.

Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a Paediatric First Aid certificate that is accredited and fully recognised by Ofsted and EYFS regulations. The certificate is valid for three years.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Blackburn

Many nurseries and schools in Blackburn prefer having the training delivered on-site at their premises. Our on-site option provides several benefits, including:

• ✓ Select dates that align with your schedule
• ✓ Customise the course to suit the specific risks of your environment
• ✓ Eliminate the need for travel, saving both time and costs
• ✓ Train your team together as a group

Blackburn Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in the heart of Blackburn city centre, making it easy to attend whether you’re based in the city itself or travelling from surrounding areas. The venue is easily accessible by local public transport routes and offers nearby parking for those travelling by car.

Learners join us from across the region, including places like Darwen, Accrington, Clitheroe, Rishton, Great Harwood, Oswaldtwistle, and Blackburn’s surrounding areas. This wide reach makes the course accessible not only to childcare professionals working in local nurseries and schools but also to parents and guardians living in and around Blackburn.

Other First Aid Courses in Blackburn

In addition to Paediatric First Aid, many workplaces require other types of first aid training. In Blackburn, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course to meet your needs.

Visit our First Aid Courses in Blackburn hub to explore all available options, or refer to our Paediatric First Aid course overview for additional information on national standards.

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