What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Bristol is a 12-hour accredited qualification tailored for individuals who care for infants and children. This flexible course can be completed in full over two days in a classroom setting, or through blended learning, combining online study with a one-day practical training session.
Participants will gain essential skills, including infant and child CPR, how to handle choking incidents, treatment for common injuries, and dealing with more serious medical conditions. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Ofsted and EYFS compliant, this training ensures you meet the necessary legal and professional standards required to work in nurseries, schools, and childcare settings across Bristol.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Bristol?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is an essential qualification for a variety of professionals working with children. This training is particularly important for:
- After-school and holiday club workers
- Foster carers and nannies
- Primary and early years educators
- Registered childminders
- Nursery and pre-school staff
This course is also highly beneficial for parents and guardians who wish to be well-prepared and confident in managing emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Bristol provides a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training to equip you with the skills needed to handle emergencies involving babies and children. Over the comprehensive 12-hour (2-day) course, you will gain the confidence to respond to a variety of situations, including:
- Resuscitation techniques: performing CPR on infants and children, placing casualties in the recovery position, and managing seizures effectively.
- Common injuries: responding to choking, treating external bleeding, burns, cuts, grazes, bites, stings, splinters, bruises, and nosebleeds.
- Medical conditions: managing asthma attacks, diabetes, meningitis, allergic reactions (including the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Other risks: addressing shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, and handling electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperature exposure.
- Emergency response: conducting scene assessments, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to seek professional help.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Bristol offers two flexible delivery options: a full 2-day classroom programme, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours, or a blended learning option. In the blended format, you’ll complete the online theoretical portion at your own pace, followed by one practical day in the classroom. Both options meet Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, leading to the same accredited qualification upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for the Paediatric First Aid course in Bristol. Participants must be at least 16 years old and able to engage in practical first aid exercises throughout the course.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To gain the qualification, learners will be assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short written test. These assessment methods ensure the course adheres to Ofsted and EYFS standards, resulting in a fully recognised certificate upon successful completion.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon completing the Paediatric First Aid course, learners will receive an accredited certificate that is fully recognised under Ofsted and EYFS standards. The certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Bristol
For schools, nurseries, and childcare providers in Bristol, we offer the flexibility of on-site Paediatric First Aid training. This option brings the course directly to your location and offers several advantages:
- ✓ Reduce travel costs and time for your team
- ✓ Select training dates that fit your team’s schedule
- ✓ Train all your staff together to ensure consistent learning
- ✓ Customise the course content to address the specific risks in your setting
Bristol Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a centrally located venue in Bristol, making it easily accessible whether you're based in the city or travelling from nearby towns. The venue is well-connected by public transport and offers convenient parking for those arriving by car.
Learners join us from across the region, including popular areas such as Clifton, Bedminster, Redland, Southville, St. Andrews, Horfield, Keynsham, and Easton. This makes the course accessible not only to childcare professionals working in schools and nurseries but also to parents and guardians living in and around Bristol.
Other First Aid Courses in Bristol
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, many workplaces require additional first aid training. In Bristol, alongside Paediatric First Aid, we also offer the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course to meet a variety of workplace requirements.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Bristol page to explore all available options, or refer to our Paediatric First Aid course page for detailed information on national offerings.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a trusted provider of accredited training. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Bristol, you’ll benefit from:
- ✓ Transparent pricing with flexible payment options, including Klarna instalments
- ✓ Accredited courses led by qualified and experienced trainers
- ✓ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards for certification
- ✓ Over 100,000 learners trust Hurak for their professional development
