What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Exeter is a 12-hour accredited programme designed for those responsible for the care of babies and children. The course can be completed in two ways: as a full 2-day classroom training or as a blended learning option, where you combine online study with one practical day in the classroom.
This course covers essential skills such as CPR for infants and children, managing choking incidents, treating common injuries, and addressing severe medical conditions. Upon completing the course successfully, you’ll be awarded a certificate valid for three years.
✅ Fully Ofsted and EYFS compliant, this course ensures you meet the required standards for working in schools, nurseries, and other childcare environments.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Exeter?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a wide range of professionals working with children. It's perfect for the following roles:
- Primary and early years school teachers
- Registered childminders
- Nursery and preschool staff
- After-school club workers and holiday camp staff
- Foster carers and nannies
In addition, parents and guardians who want to feel confident in their ability to handle emergencies with children will also benefit from this training.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Exeter covers both theory and practical techniques for handling emergencies involving children and infants. Throughout the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you'll develop the confidence to manage various situations, such as:
- Assessing emergencies: performing primary and secondary surveys, carrying out scene surveys, and knowing when to seek professional help.
- Life-saving resuscitation skills: performing CPR for infants and children, placing them in the recovery position, and managing seizures effectively.
- Handling common injuries: dealing with choking, external bleeding, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, bites, stings, grazes, nosebleeds, splinters, and more.
- Recognising medical conditions: managing asthma, diabetes, allergic reactions (including administering adrenaline auto-injectors), meningitis, and febrile convulsions.
- Addressing other risks: dealing with shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, electric shock, poisoning, and temperature-related issues.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course is available in two formats: a full 2-day classroom programme, with each day lasting between six to seven hours, or a blended learning option. With the blended option, you complete the online study at your convenience before attending a single practical day in class. Both options meet the necessary Ofsted and EYFS standards and lead to the same recognised qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Exeter. All participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in the practical activities during the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To achieve the qualification, learners undergo assessments that include practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. This comprehensive assessment ensures your ability to apply first aid techniques competently and in line with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate, recognised under Ofsted and EYFS regulations. This certificate will be valid for three years, meeting all legal and professional requirements for working with children.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Exeter
For nurseries, schools, and other child-focused institutions in Exeter, we offer the convenience of on-site Paediatric First Aid training. This allows your team to complete their training without leaving the workplace, making it both time-efficient and cost-effective.
On-site training in Exeter brings numerous benefits:
- ✓ Flexible scheduling to suit your workplace’s availability
- ✓ Customised training to reflect your specific childcare environment
- ✓ No travel time for your staff, minimising workplace disruption
- ✓ Group training in one session, allowing your whole team to get certified together
- ✓ Cost-effective for larger groups, with one trainer delivering the entire course
Exeter Location and Areas We Serve
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in the heart of Exeter. The venue’s central location makes it easy to access for both city dwellers and those coming from surrounding areas. Public transport links are available, with Exeter Central Railway Station just a short walk away. Local bus routes also stop near the venue, ensuring easy access for all learners. If you're driving, you can park at nearby facilities, such as the Guildhall Shopping Centre Car Park.
We regularly welcome participants from across Exeter and its surrounding areas, including Topsham, Heavitree, Exminster, and Cullompton. This central location makes it a popular choice for those working in nurseries, schools, and for parents who want to learn first aid for children.
Other First Aid Courses in Exeter
In addition to the Paediatric First Aid course, we offer several other accredited first aid qualifications in Exeter. This includes the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course, as well as the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course for those who want to further their first aid training.
Explore our full range of courses on our First Aid Courses in Exeter page, or find national details on our Paediatric First Aid overview page.
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