What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Gillingham is a 12-hour accredited programme aimed at anyone who is responsible for the care of infants and young children. Learners can choose to complete the training over two full classroom-based days or opt for a blended format that includes online learning at home followed by one day of hands-on practical training.
This course teaches essential life-saving skills such as infant and child CPR, managing choking incidents, treating common childhood injuries, and responding to serious medical emergencies. Once the course is successfully completed, participants are awarded a recognised certificate that remains valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, this training helps you meet the legal and professional standards needed for roles in childcare settings, nurseries, and schools.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Gillingham?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a wide range of roles that involve caring for babies and young children. This training is particularly suitable for:
- Registered childminders and nannies
- Nursery, pre-school, and early years staff
- Primary school teachers and teaching assistants
- After-school club and holiday play scheme workers
- Foster carers and childcare providers
In addition to professionals, the course is also highly valuable for parents and guardians who want the skills and confidence to respond effectively to emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
This paediatric first aid training in Gillingham combines essential theory with hands-on practice to prepare you for emergencies involving infants and children. Delivered over a full 12-hour (two-day) programme, the course builds confidence to handle a broad range of situations, including:
- Initial assessment and action: conducting scene assessments, completing primary and secondary surveys, and understanding when and how to call for assistance.
- Life-saving techniques: performing CPR on babies and children, placing a casualty into the recovery position, and responding appropriately to seizures.
- Injuries and accidents: dealing with choking incidents, controlling bleeding, and treating burns, scalds, cuts, grazes, bruising, splinters, bites, stings, and nosebleeds.
- Childhood medical emergencies: managing conditions such as asthma, diabetes, meningitis, severe allergic reactions (including the correct use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Additional hazards: recognising and treating shock, fractures, and head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as responding to electric shock, poisoning, and extremes of heat or cold.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Gillingham can be completed as a two-day, classroom-based programme, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours. A blended learning option is also available, allowing learners to complete the theoretical elements online at home before attending one practical training day in the classroom. Both learning formats meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same recognised qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the two-day Paediatric First Aid course in Gillingham. Learners must be aged 16 or over and able to take part in the practical first aid exercises included within the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment for this qualification is based on practical demonstrations, ongoing trainer observation, and a brief written assessment. These assessment methods align with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, ensuring the qualification meets recognised industry standards.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
After successfully completing the course, learners are awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that is fully recognised by Ofsted and EYFS. The certificate is valid for a period of three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Gillingham
Many childcare providers, nurseries, and schools choose to arrange paediatric first aid training at their own venue. Our on-site training option in Gillingham allows you to:
- ✓ Deliver training to your team together
- ✓ Minimise travel time and associated expenses
- ✓ Select dates that fit around your operational needs
- ✓ Tailor the course content to the specific risks of your environment
Gillingham Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
Our Paediatric First Aid training is delivered at a conveniently located venue in Gillingham, offering easy access for learners based in the town or travelling from nearby areas. The venue is well served by public transport links and provides nearby parking options for those arriving by car.
We regularly welcome learners from across the surrounding region, including Chatham, Rochester, Rainham, Strood, Sittingbourne, Gravesend, Maidstone, and Sheerness. This makes the course suitable for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as parents and guardians living in and around Gillingham.
Other First Aid Courses in Gillingham
Many organisations require staff to hold more than one type of first aid qualification. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Gillingham.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Gillingham page to view all available options, or explore our Paediatric First Aid course overview for nationwide details.
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