What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Chichester is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited qualification tailored for those who care for infants and children. You can choose to complete the training in a traditional classroom setting over two days, or opt for a flexible blended learning format that includes online study followed by a full day of practical, hands-on training in class.
This course will equip you with essential skills, including child and infant CPR, how to manage choking incidents, address common injuries, and respond to serious medical emergencies. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate recognised nationwide, which remains valid for three years.
✅ This training is fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, ensuring you meet the necessary legal and professional standards for roles in childcare, schools, and early years settings.
Who Should Take Paediatric First Aid in Chichester?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a wide range of professionals working with children. This course is ideal for:
- Nursery and preschool employees
- Registered childminders
- Teachers in primary and early years education
- Staff at after-school clubs and holiday camps
- Foster carers and nannies
Additionally, it’s valuable for parents and caregivers who wish to be prepared to handle emergencies at home with confidence.
What Skills Will You Gain in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid training in Chichester combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills to ensure you’re ready to respond to emergencies involving infants and children. Over the course of the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you’ll gain the necessary skills to handle various situations, including:
- Emergency response: conducting scene and primary surveys, secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for professional help.
- Resuscitation techniques: infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and handling seizures.
- Common injuries: dealing with choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical emergencies: managing asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the correct use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Additional risks: treating shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and temperature extremes.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Chichester is offered as a comprehensive 2-day classroom programme, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours. Alternatively, you can choose the blended learning option, which involves completing the online theoretical modules at home, followed by a full practical day in class. Both formats fulfil Ofsted and EYFS standards and lead to the same accredited certificate upon completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Chichester. Participants must be at least 16 years of age and capable of participating in the hands-on first-aid activities during the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To gain this qualification, learners will undergo a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written assessment. These evaluation methods align with Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring the certification is widely recognised and accepted.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that meets Ofsted and EYFS guidelines. This certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid Training in Chichester
For nurseries, schools, and childcare providers in Chichester, arranging paediatric first aid training at your own premises can be a practical solution. With on-site delivery, an accredited trainer comes directly to your workplace so your team can complete the training together in a familiar setting.
Organising on-site training offers several advantages:
- ✓ Tailor the training to the specific risks present in your childcare environment
- ✓ Select course dates that work around your team’s availability
- ✓ Train multiple staff members together in a single session
- ✓ Save time and travel costs by holding the course at your workplace
Chichester Training Venue and Nearby Areas We Serve
The Paediatric First Aid course in Chichester takes place at a centrally located venue, making it straightforward for learners to attend from across the city and nearby areas. The venue is easy to reach by public transport, with regular bus services nearby and parking options for those travelling by car.
Participants regularly join the course from across Chichester and the surrounding communities, including Bognor Regis, Selsey, Arundel, Tangmere, and Midhurst. The training is suitable for nursery staff, teachers, and childcare professionals working throughout the Chichester area, as well as parents and guardians who want to feel confident responding to emergencies involving children.
Public transport links make travelling to Chichester straightforward. Chichester railway station sits close to the city centre and provides regular connections to locations across West Sussex and the south coast. Local bus routes also connect nearby towns and residential areas, making it easy for learners to reach the training venue.
Other First Aid Courses in Chichester
Alongside the Paediatric First Aid course, a variety of other first aid training options are available for workplaces and individuals in Chichester. These include the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course and the more detailed three-day First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification.
If you would like to explore additional training options, you can view the full selection on our First Aid Courses in Chichester page. For complete details about this programme, visit the Paediatric First Aid course overview.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak helps learners book accredited training courses across the UK through trusted training providers. When you book your Paediatric First Aid training in Chichester through our platform, you benefit from:
- ✓Training delivered by approved and accredited providers
- ✓Certification that meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements
- ✓A trusted learning platform used by more than 100,000 learners across the UK
- ✓Flexible payment options with transparent pricing, including Klarna instalments
