What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Dundee is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited qualification designed for those responsible for the care of infants and children. You can complete the course in two ways: either through two full classroom days or via a blended learning format, which combines online distance learning with one day of hands-on practical training in class.
This course covers a wide range of critical skills, including CPR for both children and infants, managing choking, handling common injuries, and responding to severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate that is valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS regulations, this training ensures you meet the legal and professional standards required for working in early years settings, schools, and childcare environments.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Dundee?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a wide range of professionals who work with children. It is suitable for:
- Foster carers and nannies
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Early years and primary school teachers
- After-school club and holiday club workers
- Registered childminders
- Healthcare workers in childcare environments
This course is also highly beneficial for parents and guardians who want to feel confident handling emergencies at home with their children.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid training in Dundee offers a comprehensive 12-hour (2-day) course that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, enabling you to respond confidently to emergencies involving babies and children. Throughout the programme, you will gain the skills necessary to manage a wide variety of situations, including:
- Emergency Response: You’ll master conducting scene surveys, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for help.
- Managing Common Injuries: You will be trained to handle various injuries, including choking incidents, external bleeding, cuts, grazes, burns, scalds, bites, stings, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Resuscitation Techniques: You’ll learn infant and child CPR, how to perform the recovery position, and how to manage seizures effectively.
- Dealing with Other Risks: The course covers treating shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Medical Conditions: Learn how to deal with conditions like asthma attacks, diabetes, meningitis, febrile convulsions, and allergic reactions, including how to use an adrenaline auto-injector safely.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Dundee is offered in two formats: a full 2-day classroom-based programme (approximately 6-7 hours per day) or a blended learning option. With the blended learning format, you'll complete the online theory component at your own pace before attending a full practical training day in class. Both options comply with Ofsted and EYFS standards and lead to the same accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements
The 2-day Paediatric First Aid Course in Dundee does not have formal entry requirements. Learners must be at least 16 years old and able to engage in the practical aspects of the course, including physical activities associated with first aid training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To complete the Paediatric First Aid course and earn your certification, learners undergo assessments that include practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written examination. These assessment methods are designed to meet the standards set by Ofsted and EYFS, ensuring that the qualification is recognised and valid for childcare and education professionals.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successfully completing the course, learners are awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This certification meets the requirements of Ofsted and the EYFS standards and is valid for three years, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for childcare and educational settings.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Dundee
For many nurseries, schools, and childcare facilities, arranging on-site training is more convenient. Our on-site Paediatric First Aid training in Dundee offers several advantages for your organisation:
- ✓ Customised training to address the specific risks of your environment
- ✓ Flexible scheduling to suit your operations
- ✓ Group training for your entire team at your premises
- ✓ Minimise travel time and associated costs
Dundee Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training is held at a convenient venue located in Dundee city centre, making it easy to access, whether you’re based in the city or travelling from nearby areas. The venue is well-connected by public transport, with frequent bus services and Dundee Railway Station just a short walk away. For those driving, parking facilities are available nearby.
Learners join us from across the region, including Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Forfar, Arbroath, and Carnoustie. This makes the course accessible not only to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools but also to parents and guardians living in Dundee and the surrounding area.
Other First Aid Courses in Dundee
Many workplaces require more than one type of first aid training. Along with Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Dundee.
Explore all available options on our First Aid Courses in Dundee page, or check out the Paediatric First Aid Training overview for national information.
Why Choose Hurak?
When you choose Hurak for your Paediatric First Aid course in Dundee, you’re booking with a leading provider of accredited training. Here’s why thousands of learners trust us:
- ✓Clear and upfront pricing, with flexible payment options like Klarna instalments
- ✓Courses delivered by accredited, approved providers
- ✓Ofsted and EYFS compliant certification, ensuring you meet regulatory standards
- ✓A trusted platform, with over 100,000 learners who have benefited from our courses
