Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon

Discover the Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon

Our Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon is a thorough 12-hour programme designed for anyone responsible for the care of babies and young children. The course is fully accredited and can be completed over two full days in a classroom environment, or via a flexible blended learning option that combines online theory with a hands-on practical session in person.

During the training, you will develop vital skills including infant and child CPR, first aid for choking, managing common childhood injuries, and responding to serious medical emergencies. Successful participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate that remains valid for three years, ensuring confidence and compliance in childcare settings.

Who Should Attend the Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon?

This course is perfect for anyone responsible for the care and safety of children. It is often a requirement for childcare professionals, but parents and guardians can also benefit greatly from the training. The course is particularly suitable for:

• Registered childminders and home-based carers
• Staff in nurseries, preschools, and early years settings
• Primary school and early education teachers
• Leaders of holiday clubs, after-school programmes, and youth activities
• Foster carers, nannies, and family support workers

Even parents and guardians gain valuable skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies at home, helping keep children safe in everyday situations.

What Skills Will You Gain from the Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon?

Our Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon equips you with both practical abilities and essential knowledge to confidently respond to emergencies involving infants and children. Delivered over 12 hours across two days, the training covers a wide range of scenarios, ensuring you are prepared to act safely and effectively. You will learn to handle situations such as:

• Emergency assessment: Quickly evaluating the scene, performing primary and secondary surveys, and understanding when to call for extra assistance.
• CPR and life support: Carrying out infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures appropriately.
• Treating common injuries: Responding to choking, cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, scalds, bites, stings, splinters, and nosebleeds.
• Recognising medical conditions: Identifying and responding to asthma attacks, diabetes, meningitis, severe allergic reactions (including safe use of adrenaline auto-injectors), and febrile convulsions.
• Handling critical emergencies: Managing shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, as well as dealing with poisoning, electric shocks, and extreme temperature exposure.

How the Paediatric First Aid Course Is Delivered in Devon

In Devon, our Paediatric First Aid training is available through two flexible options to suit your schedule. You can attend a traditional two-day classroom course, with sessions lasting around six to seven hours each day, or choose a blended learning route. The blended format allows you to complete the theoretical modules online at your own pace, followed by a full day of hands-on practical training in the classroom. Both methods meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same nationally recognised certificate upon successful completion.

Who Can Join the Course?

There are no formal qualifications required to take the Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon. Participants should be at least 16 years old and ready to take part in practical, hands-on first aid exercises.

How You Will Be Assessed

Course assessment in Devon combines practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short written exercise. This approach ensures that every participant develops the skills required to meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and earns a fully accredited, nationally recognised qualification.

Your Accredited Paediatric First Aid Certificate

After successfully completing the Paediatric First Aid Course in Devon, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate. This qualification is fully aligned with Ofsted and EYFS requirements and remains valid for three years, giving you confidence and compliance in any childcare or educational setting.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid Training in Devon

Many nurseries, schools, and childcare settings in Devon prefer having the Paediatric First Aid course delivered directly on their premises. Our on-site training offers several key advantages:

• ✓ Train your entire team together in a single, convenient session
• ✓ Reduce travel time and associated costs
• ✓ Choose dates that suit your organisation’s schedule
• ✓ Adapt the course content to your specific setting and needs

Devon Venue and Areas We Welcome Learners From

Our Paediatric First Aid courses in Devon are held at a centrally located venue, making it easy to attend whether you live in the city or are travelling from nearby towns. The venue is accessible by public transport, and parking is available for those who prefer to drive.

Participants come from a variety of surrounding areas, including Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Barnstaple, and other towns across Devon. This ensures that childcare professionals, teachers, and parents from across the county can access high-quality training conveniently and effectively.

Other First Aid Courses in Devon

Many organisations require a range of first aid qualifications to maintain a safe environment. In addition to our Paediatric First Aid training, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) courses across Devon.

Discover all our options on the First Aid Courses in Devon hub, or visit the Paediatric First Aid course page for national course information.

Why Book Your Paediatric First Aid Course with Hurak?

Hurak is a trusted provider of accredited training courses. When booking your Paediatric First Aid course in Devon, you benefit from:

• ✓ Training delivered by recognised, accredited partners
• ✓ Certification compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards
• ✓ Transparent pricing and flexible payment options
• ✓ Trusted by over 100,000 learners nationwide