What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Brentwood is a 12-hour accredited qualification designed for those responsible for the care of infants and children. This course can be taken entirely in the classroom over two full days, or through a flexible blended learning approach that combines online study with one day of practical training in the classroom.
During the course, you'll learn key skills such as CPR for infants and children, how to manage choking incidents, address common injuries, and handle more severe medical emergencies. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a recognised certificate, which is valid for three years.
✅ This course is fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS regulations, ensuring you meet the required legal and professional standards for working in childcare and educational settings.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Brentwood?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is a vital qualification for anyone working with children. This course is highly recommended for the following professionals:
- After-school and holiday club staff
- Registered childminders
- Foster carers and nannies
- Primary and early years educators
- Nursery and pre-school practitioners
In addition, it’s extremely beneficial for parents and guardians who want to be well-prepared to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid training in Brentwood combines both theoretical and hands-on practical training to prepare you for emergencies involving babies and children. Over the comprehensive 12-hour (2-day) programme, you'll gain the skills and confidence to manage a variety of situations, including:
- Resuscitation techniques: performing CPR on infants and children, placing casualties in the recovery position, and handling seizures effectively.
- Common injuries: managing choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, cuts, grazes, bruises, bites, stings, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical conditions: responding to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (with safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Other risks: treating shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Emergency procedures: carrying out scene assessments, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to seek professional assistance.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Brentwood is available in two flexible formats: a full 2-day classroom programme (around six to seven hours each day) or a blended learning option. With the blended option, you will complete the theoretical part of the course online at your own pace before attending one practical day in class. Both formats comply with Ofsted and EYFS regulations, leading to the same accredited qualification upon completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Brentwood. Learners must be at least 16 years of age and capable of participating in practical first aid exercises throughout the course.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Throughout the course, learners will be assessed through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short written test. These assessments follow the standards set by Ofsted and EYFS, ensuring that the qualification is fully recognised and meets required industry standards.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the Paediatric First Aid course, learners will receive an accredited certificate that is recognised by Ofsted and EYFS. The certificate remains valid for three years from the date of issue.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Brentwood
For nurseries, schools, and other childcare providers in Brentwood, we offer the convenience of on-site Paediatric First Aid training. This option allows you to bring the course directly to your premises and offers a number of benefits, including:
- ✓ Tailor the course content to the specific risks in your workplace
- ✓ Organise training on dates that work best for your team
- ✓ Save on travel time and associated costs
- ✓ Ensure all staff receive consistent training as a group
Brentwood Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in Brentwood town centre, easily accessible whether you're based in Brentwood or travelling from nearby areas. The location is well-connected by local transport routes and offers nearby parking for those driving to the venue.
Learners join us from surrounding areas, including Shenfield, Upminster, Hutton, Billericay, and Chelmsford. This ensures the course is accessible not only to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, but also to parents and guardians living in Brentwood and the surrounding areas. These locations are all within a 30-minute to 60-minute journey from the town centre, ensuring easy access to the course.
Other First Aid Courses in Brentwood
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, many workplaces require other essential first aid qualifications. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Brentwood.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Brentwood hub to explore all available training options, or view our Paediatric First Aid course page for national course information.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a trusted platform for accredited training, offering a wide range of first aid courses. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Brentwood, you'll benefit from:
- ✓Courses led by accredited, expert trainers
- ✓Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS certification standards
- ✓Clear, transparent pricing with flexible payment options, including Klarna instalments
- ✓Over 100,000 learners trust Hurak for their training needs
