What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cardiff is a 12-hour nationally accredited qualification designed for individuals who care for infants and young children. Learners can choose between completing the full training over two interactive classroom days or through a blended route, which includes online self-study followed by a hands-on practical session at a local Cardiff venue.
This course equips you with essential life-saving skills such as performing CPR on babies and children, managing choking incidents, responding to common injuries, and recognising serious medical conditions. After successful completion, you will receive an accredited certificate that remains valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, this training enables you to meet the professional and legal standards needed to work in nurseries, schools, and other childcare environments across Cardiff.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Cardiff?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cardiff is an important qualification for anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of babies or young children. It’s particularly beneficial for those working in childcare and education, including:
- Foster carers and live-in nannies
- Nursery and early years practitioners
- Primary school and early childhood educators
- Staff working in after-school or holiday programmes
- Registered childminders and playgroup assistants
It’s equally valuable for parents and guardians in Cardiff who want to feel confident handling everyday accidents or medical emergencies involving their children.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cardiff blends essential theory with practical exercises to help you confidently manage real-life emergencies involving babies and young children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you’ll develop key first aid skills across a variety of situations, including:
- Resuscitation skills: learning how to perform CPR on infants and children, place a casualty in the recovery position, and respond effectively to seizures.
- Emergency response: understanding how to carry out scene assessments, conduct primary and secondary checks, and recognise when to call for professional help.
- Common injuries: treating choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, bites, stings, and nosebleeds.
- Medical conditions: responding to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Other emergencies: providing care for shock, fractures, and injuries affecting the head, spine, or chest, as well as dealing with electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Cardiff is available in two delivery formats to suit your learning style: a full 2-day classroom-based option (approximately six to seven hours per day) or a blended learning route. With the blended approach, you’ll first complete online study modules at home, followed by a practical in-person training day held locally in Cardiff. Both learning methods fully comply with Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same nationally recognised certificate.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling on the Paediatric First Aid Course in Cardiff. Learners must be at least 16 years of age and able to take part in the hands-on first aid exercises that form part of the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment is carried out through a mix of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short written test. These assessment methods ensure the qualification meets the required Ofsted and EYFS standards. Successful learners will receive a fully accredited certificate confirming their practical competency.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
After successfully completing the training and assessments, you’ll be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that is recognised by Ofsted and EYFS. This certification remains valid for three years and verifies that you’re qualified to provide first aid care in childcare and educational settings across Cardiff.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Cardiff
For nurseries, schools, and childcare organisations in Cardiff, we offer the option to deliver Paediatric First Aid training directly at your premises. This convenient on-site format allows you to create a focused, team-based learning experience while enjoying several key advantages:
- ✓ Train your team together to ensure consistent knowledge and confidence across all staff members
- ✓ Arrange training sessions on dates and times that best fit your organisation’s schedule
- ✓ Reduce staff travel requirements and associated costs by hosting the course on-site
- ✓ Customise the training content to address specific hazards and scenarios relevant to your childcare setting
Cardiff Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a central venue in Cardiff city centre, offering easy access whether you’re based in the city itself or travelling in from nearby towns. The venue is well-connected by public transport, with Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations just a short walk away, and several major bus routes providing regular services throughout the city. For those driving in, convenient parking and park-and-ride facilities are available within a short distance.
Learners join us from across the Cardiff region, including nearby areas such as Penarth, Barry, Pontypridd, Newport, and Caerphilly. This makes the course accessible to a wide range of attendees, including nursery and school staff, parents, guardians, and foster carers, throughout the Cardiff and South Wales area.
Other First Aid Courses in Cardiff
Many workplaces and childcare environments in Cardiff require additional first aid training beyond Paediatric First Aid. We also provide recognised qualifications such as the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) courses, designed to meet diverse safety and compliance needs.
To explore all available training options, visit our First Aid Courses in Cardiff page, or learn more about our national training through the Paediatric First Aid course overview.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak connects learners with trusted, accredited training providers across the UK. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Cardiff, you’ll gain access to professional training with the following key benefits:
- ✓Ofsted and EYFS-approved certification that meets childcare and education standards
- ✓Fully accredited courses delivered by expert trainers with industry experience
- ✓Flexible, transparent pricing with instalment options available through Klarna
- ✓A platform trusted by more than 100,000 learners nationwide for quality training
