What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cambridge is a 12-hour accredited programme tailored for anyone involved in caring for babies and young children. You can complete this qualification through two flexible options, entirely in the classroom across two engaging days or via blended learning, which combines online theory with one day of hands-on practical training at a local venue.
During the course, you’ll gain confidence in delivering child and infant CPR, handling choking emergencies, treating common injuries, and recognising serious medical conditions. Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a nationally recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Fully Ofsted and EYFS compliant, this training helps you meet essential legal and professional requirements to work safely in nurseries, preschools, and childcare environments across Cambridge.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Cambridge?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cambridge is an essential programme for anyone involved in the care and supervision of children. It’s especially suited to professionals such as:
- Foster carers and nannies
- Nursery and pre-school practitioners
- After-school and holiday club coordinators
- Registered childminders
- Primary and early years teachers
This course is also ideal for parents and guardians in Cambridge who wish to build confidence in managing medical emergencies involving babies and young children.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cambridge provides a balanced mix of theoretical learning and hands-on practical experience to prepare you for real-life emergencies involving babies and children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) training, you’ll gain the confidence and ability to manage a wide range of incidents, such as:
- Common injuries: dealing with choking, treating external bleeding, burns, cuts, grazes, bites, stings, splinters, bruises, and nosebleeds.
- Resuscitation skills: performing infant and child CPR, placing a casualty into the recovery position, and managing seizures effectively.
- Medical conditions: recognising and responding to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including using an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Emergency response: conducting scene assessments, carrying out primary and secondary surveys, and understanding when to call for professional medical help.
- Other risks: providing first aid for shock, fractures, and injuries to the head, spine, and chest, as well as handling electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cambridge can be completed in two flexible ways — as a full 2-day classroom-based programme (approximately six to seven hours per day) or through blended learning. In the blended format, you’ll complete the online study modules from home before attending a single in-person practical training day. Both options fully meet Ofsted and EYFS criteria and lead to the same accredited certification.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the Paediatric First Aid Course in Cambridge. Participants must be at least 16 years old and able to engage in the practical first aid sessions conducted during the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To successfully achieve this qualification, learners will be assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer evaluations, and a short written test. These assessment methods are designed to align with Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring the certificate is fully recognised and meets national compliance requirements.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Once you’ve completed the course and passed all assessments, you’ll receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate recognised by Ofsted and EYFS. This certificate remains valid for three years and confirms your ability to provide effective care in childcare and educational environments across Cambridge.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Cambridge
For nurseries, preschools, and childcare organisations in Cambridge, we offer the flexibility of hosting Paediatric First Aid training directly at your own site. This on-site training option provides several valuable advantages:
- ✓ Schedule training sessions at times that best suit your team’s timetable
- ✓ Customise the course content to reflect the specific risks within your childcare environment
- ✓ Train your entire staff group together to promote consistency and teamwork
- ✓ Save on travel time and related expenses by completing the training at your own premises
Cambridge Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in central Cambridge, making it easy to attend whether you’re based in the city itself or travelling in from nearby towns and villages. The location is accessible via primary transport links, including the M11 and A14, and the rail network via Cambridge railway station. Parking is available for those driving in.
Learners join us from across the region, including Ely, Newmarket, Huntingdon, St Neots, Waterbeach, Milton and Histon. This ensures the course is accessible not only to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools across Cambridgeshire, but also to parents and guardians living in surrounding towns.
Other First Aid Courses in Cambridge
Alongside Paediatric First Aid, many workplaces and childcare settings in Cambridge require additional first aid qualifications. We also offer the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) courses to meet a variety of workplace and safety training needs.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Cambridge page to view all available options, or see our Paediatric First Aid course overview for more information about national courses.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a trusted provider of accredited training across the UK. When booking your Paediatric First Aid course in Cambridge, you’ll benefit from the following advantages:
- ✓Fully accredited courses delivered by qualified and experienced trainers
- ✓Ofsted and EYFS-recognised certification to ensure full compliance
- ✓Flexible and transparent pricing with Klarna instalment options available
- ✓A platform trusted by over 100,000 learners across the UK for professional development
