What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Brighton is a 12-hour accredited qualification designed to equip those who care for babies and children with the essential skills needed to manage emergencies. The course can be completed over two full classroom days or through a flexible blended learning option that combines online study with one practical in-class session.
Throughout the training, you'll gain hands-on experience and knowledge in areas such as infant and child CPR, managing choking, handling common injuries, and addressing serious medical conditions. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate, which remains valid for three years.
✅ Fully Ofsted and EYFS compliant, this training ensures you meet the required legal and professional standards for those working in nurseries, schools, and childcare settings across Brighton.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Brighton?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is a key qualification for those responsible for the care of children. It’s particularly important for professionals such as:
- Primary and early years educators
- After-school and holiday club staff
- Registered childminders
- Foster carers and nannies
- Nursery and pre-school practitioners
Parents and guardians also find this course invaluable, as it equips them with the skills and confidence to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Brighton offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for responding to emergencies involving babies and children. Throughout the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you’ll develop the confidence to handle a variety of situations, including:
- Medical conditions: treating asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Emergency response: conducting scene surveys, performing primary and secondary assessments, and knowing when to seek professional help.
- Resuscitation skills: performing CPR on infants and children, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and effectively managing seizures.
- Common injuries: responding to choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, cuts, grazes, bruises, bites, stings, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Other risks: managing shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, as well as addressing electric shock, poisoning, and temperature extremes.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Brighton is offered in two flexible formats: a full 2-day classroom programme, with each day lasting around six to seven hours, or a blended learning option. With the blended learning approach, you will complete the online theoretical component at your own pace before attending one practical in-person session. Both formats meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements and lead to the same accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the Paediatric First Aid Course in Brighton. To take part in the course, participants must be at least 16 years old and able to engage in practical first aid exercises during the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
The assessment for the Paediatric First Aid Course consists of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short written test. These assessment methods are in line with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring the qualification is fully recognised upon successful completion.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
On successful completion of the Paediatric First Aid Course, learners will receive an accredited certificate that is recognised by Ofsted and EYFS. This certificate remains valid for three years from the date of issue.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Brighton
Many childcare providers, schools, and nurseries in Brighton opt for on-site Paediatric First Aid training. This delivery method provides several key advantages, including:
- ✓ Ensure consistency in learning by training your entire team together
- ✓ Eliminate travel costs and save time for your team
- ✓ Select training dates that fit your team's schedule
- ✓ Tailor the course to address the specific risks in your setting
Brighton Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a conveniently located venue in Brighton city centre, making it easy to attend whether you’re based in Brighton itself or travelling in from surrounding towns. The venue is well-connected by local transport routes, with excellent bus and train links, and has nearby parking for those driving in.
Learners join us from across the region, including Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Lancing, Lewes, Burgess Hill, and Haywards Heath. These locations are all within a short commute of Brighton, ensuring accessibility for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as for parents and guardians living in and around the city.
Other First Aid Courses in Brighton
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, many businesses and childcare providers in Brighton require other essential first aid training. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, we offer both Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course to meet various workplace needs.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Brighton hub to explore all the options available, or check our Paediatric First Aid course page for additional national information.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a leading provider of accredited training. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Brighton, you'll enjoy several key benefits, including:
- ✓Transparent pricing with flexible payment options, including Klarna instalments
- ✓Fully accredited courses delivered by expert, approved trainers
- ✓A trusted platform used by over 100,000 learners
- ✓Ofsted & EYFS compliant certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards
