What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Durham is an accredited 12-hour qualification, specially designed for those who care for babies and children. Participants can choose between a two-day classroom training or a blended learning option that combines online coursework with one day of in-class practical training.
This course provides comprehensive training on essential skills such as child and infant CPR, how to handle choking incidents, managing common injuries, and responding to severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate that remains valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this training ensures you meet the legal and professional requirements for working in childcare settings, including schools, nurseries, and more.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Durham?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a variety of professionals who work with children. This course is ideal for:
- Primary and early years educators
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Foster carers and nannies
- After-school club and holiday club staff
- Registered childminders
- Parents and guardians looking to gain confidence in managing emergencies at home
This qualification is particularly valuable for individuals in childcare, education, and support roles, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle medical emergencies involving children.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid course in Durham offers comprehensive training, covering both the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to respond effectively to emergencies involving children. Over the 12-hour, two-day programme, you will build the confidence to handle a wide variety of medical situations, including:
- Resuscitation techniques: infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures effectively.
- Common injuries: addressing choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, bites, stings, grazes, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical conditions: recognising and responding to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, febrile convulsions, and allergic reactions (including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors).
- Emergency response: conducting primary and secondary surveys, performing scene assessments, and knowing when to call for professional medical assistance.
- Handling other emergencies: managing fractures, shock, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as responding to electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Durham is available as a two-day classroom programme, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours. Alternatively, a blended learning option is available, where you complete online study at home before attending a practical in-class session for one day. Both delivery options are designed to meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements, leading to the same recognised qualification upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Durham. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and able to take part in practical first aid activities during the course.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To earn your qualification, learners are evaluated through a combination of practical demonstrations, instructor assessments, and a brief written test. These assessment methods align with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring that your certificate is fully accredited and recognised within the industry.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This qualification meets the standards set by Ofsted and the EYFS and is valid for a period of three years, ensuring ongoing compliance.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Durham
Many educational and childcare facilities prefer to have the Paediatric First Aid course delivered directly at their premises. Our on-site training option in Durham offers the following benefits:
- ✓ Choose training dates that best fit your schedule
- ✓ Provide group training for your team
- ✓ Tailor the course to address specific risks in your environment
- ✓ Eliminate the need for travel, saving time and costs
Durham Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid course takes place at a convenient venue in Durham city centre, making it easy to attend whether you're located in the city or coming in from nearby areas. The venue is well-connected with local transport options and offers ample parking for those arriving by car.
We welcome learners from throughout Durham and the surrounding areas, including Chester-le-Street, Spennymoor, Consett, Crook, and Newton Aycliffe. This makes the course accessible to childcare professionals working in nurseries, schools, and other educational settings, as well as parents and guardians living in and around Durham.
Other First Aid Courses in Durham
In addition to the Paediatric First Aid course, we offer a range of other first aid training programs in Durham to cater to the diverse needs of workplaces. These include Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification.
Explore all available options by visiting our First Aid Courses in Durham hub, or check out our Paediatric First Aid Training overview for more detailed national information.
Why Choose Hurak?
At Hurak, we are a trusted leader in providing accredited training. When you choose to book your Paediatric First Aid course in Durham, you will benefit from:
- ✓ Certification that meets Ofsted and EYFS compliance standards
- ✓ Flexible payment options, including Klarna instalments
- ✓ Access to a trusted platform, used by over 100,000 learners
- ✓ Courses delivered by accredited and approved training providers
