What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Great Yarmouth is a 12-hour accredited qualification designed for anyone responsible for the care of infants and children. The training can be completed as a two-day classroom course or through a blended learning option that combines home-based study with one practical day in the classroom.
Throughout the course, learners gain essential skills such as child and infant CPR, managing choking incidents, dealing with common injuries, and responding to serious medical emergencies. On successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate valid for three years.
✅ This training is fully Ofsted and EYFS compliant, helping you meet legal and professional requirements when working in childcare and education settings.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Great Yarmouth?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for many roles involving the supervision and care of children. This includes:
- Nursery and early years practitioners
- Primary school and early years teachers
- Registered childminders
- After-school, breakfast club, and holiday club staff
- Nannies and foster carers
The course is also popular with parents and guardians who want the skills and confidence to respond effectively to emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
This paediatric first aid training in Great Yarmouth combines practical skills with essential knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of emergency situations involving babies and children. Over the full 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will learn how to manage:
- Resuscitation and recovery: performing infant and child CPR, placing casualties in the recovery position, and responding to seizures.
- Emergency assessment: carrying out primary and secondary surveys, assessing the scene, and knowing when and how to call for emergency help.
- Injuries and incidents: treating burns and scalds, external bleeding, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, bites, stings, and nosebleeds.
- Medical emergencies: asthma attacks, allergic reactions (including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors), diabetes, meningitis, and febrile convulsions.
- Serious risks: managing shock, fractures, head, chest and spinal injuries, as well as electric shock, poisoning, and extremes of temperature.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course is delivered either as a full two-day classroom programme, with each day lasting around six to seven hours, or through a blended learning format. With blended learning, you complete the theoretical elements online at home before attending one practical classroom day. Both delivery options meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same accredited qualification.
Entry Requirements
The 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Great Yarmouth has no formal entry requirements. Learners must be aged 16 or over and able to take part in hands-on first aid practice throughout the course.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Yes. After successfully completing the course, learners are awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements. The certificate is valid for three years.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical demonstrations, ongoing trainer observation, and a short written assessment. These assessment methods align with Ofsted and EYFS standards to ensure the qualification is fully recognised.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Great Yarmouth
Many childcare providers choose to have Paediatric First Aid delivered at their own premises. Our on-site training option in Great Yarmouth allows you to:
- ✓Select training dates that work around your operations
- ✓Train multiple staff members together in one session
- ✓Cut down on travel time and associated costs
- ✓Tailor the training to reflect the risks within your childcare setting
Great Yarmouth Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
Paediatric First Aid training in Great Yarmouth is delivered at a centrally located venue, making it easy to attend whether you are based locally or travelling in from nearby areas. The venue is accessible by public transport and offers nearby parking options.
Learners regularly attend from surrounding locations such as Gorleston-on-Sea, Caister-on-Sea, Bradwell, Hemsby, Acle, and other parts of Norfolk. This makes the course suitable for childcare professionals, parents, and guardians across Great Yarmouth and the wider region.
Other First Aid Courses in Great Yarmouth
Depending on your role or workplace requirements, you may need additional first aid qualifications. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) courses are also available in Great Yarmouth.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Great Yarmouth hub to explore all available options, or view the Paediatric First Aid course page for nationwide details.
Why Choose Hurak?
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