What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Edgware is a 12-hour accredited qualification aimed at individuals responsible for the care of infants and children. You can complete the training over two days in the classroom, or choose a blended learning option that combines distance learning with one day of practical, in-class training.
The course equips you with the skills to handle emergencies such as infant and child CPR, choking, common injuries, and severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate recognised across the UK, valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS, this course ensures you meet the legal and professional standards required for nurseries, schools, and childcare settings.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Edgware?
Paediatric First Aid is essential for a variety of professionals working with children. This course is particularly suitable for:
- Early years and primary school teachers
- Registered childminders and foster carers
- Nannies and after-school club workers
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Holiday club and playgroup staff
Parents and guardians can also benefit from this course, gaining the confidence needed to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
This paediatric first aid course in Edgware provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in responding to emergencies involving babies and children. Throughout the 12-hour (2-day) course, you'll build confidence in dealing with a wide range of emergencies, including:
- Emergency response: How to conduct scene surveys, perform primary and secondary surveys, and know when to call for help.
- Resuscitation skills: Learn infant and child CPR, how to place a casualty in the recovery position, and manage seizures.
- Common incidents: How to respond to choking, external bleeding, burns, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical conditions: Managing asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Other risks: Treating shock, fractures, and injuries to the head, spine, and chest, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
This Paediatric First Aid course is available in two formats: a full 2-day classroom programme (with each day lasting 6–7 hours) or through blended learning. The blended option involves completing online study from home, followed by one day of practical in-class training. Both delivery methods satisfy Ofsted and EYFS standards and lead to the same nationally recognised qualification.
Entry Requirements
The Paediatric First Aid course in Edgware has no formal entry requirements. However, learners must be at least 16 years old and capable of taking part in practical first aid exercises.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment for this course involves practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written exam. These methods ensure the course meets the standards set by Ofsted and EYFS, making the certification fully recognised and compliant with required guidelines.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This certificate is recognised by Ofsted and meets EYFS requirements, remaining valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Edgware
For nurseries, schools, and other childcare settings in Edgware, we offer on-site training to bring the course directly to your workplace. This option offers several advantages:
- ✓ Reduce both travel time and associated costs
- ✓ Tailor the course to suit your specific workplace risks
- ✓ Train your team together in one location
- ✓ Schedule training at times that work best for your operations
Edgware Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid course is held in Edgware town centre. The venue is easily accessible for both local residents and those travelling in from surrounding areas. It is well-connected by public transport, with Edgware Tube Station on the Northern Line offering direct access to central London. Additionally, there are several bus routes servicing the area, and parking is available for those driving to the venue.
We welcome learners from Edgware and the surrounding areas, including Mill Hill, Stanmore, Burnt Oak, Hendon, and Kingsbury. This makes the course accessible not only to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools but also to parents and guardians living in Edgware and the surrounding areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Edgware
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, there are several other first aid training options available in Edgware. These include the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course, designed to suit a variety of workplace needs.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Edgware hub to explore all available training options, or view the Paediatric First Aid page for more details.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a leading provider of accredited first aid training. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Edgware, you’ll benefit from:
- ✓Fully Ofsted & EYFS compliant certification
- ✓A trusted platform, having served over 100,000 learners across the UK
- ✓Approved and accredited course providers with real-world experience
- ✓Transparent pricing with Klarna instalment options available
