What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Hampshire is a complete 12-hour programme designed for anyone responsible for the care of infants and young children. This accredited training can be completed in a classroom over two days, or via a blended option that combines online learning with a full day of practical, in-person training.
Throughout the course, you’ll build core skills such as infant and child CPR, responding to choking incidents, managing common childhood injuries, and dealing with more serious medical emergencies. Once you successfully finish the training, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate that is valid for three years.
✅ Compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this course supports the legal and professional requirements for childcare and education settings.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Hampshire?
Paediatric first aid training is a crucial requirement for many childcare and education roles, enabling staff to respond safely and professionally when a child becomes unwell or injured. This course is well-suited to:
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Primary school and early years teachers
- Registered childminders
- Nannies and foster carers
- After-school clubs and holiday play scheme teams
Parents and guardians in Hampshire may also choose this course to feel better prepared for emergencies at home and for day-to-day child care.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
This paediatric first aid course in Hampshire combines clear theory with hands-on practice, helping you respond confidently to emergencies involving babies and young children. Delivered over 12 hours (typically across 2 days), you’ll learn how to deal with a wide range of real-world situations, such as:
- Emergency response and priorities: Making the area safe, completing primary and secondary assessments, and deciding when to escalate or call for support.
- Life-saving skills: Delivering infant and child CPR, using the recovery position appropriately, and responding safely to seizures.
- Everyday childhood injuries: Managing choking, bleeding, burns and scalds, plus common issues like cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, nosebleeds, bites, and stings.
- Illnesses and medical episodes: Identifying and responding to asthma attacks, meningitis concerns, diabetes-related emergencies, allergic reactions (including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors), and febrile convulsions.
- Other urgent incidents: Treating shock, fractures, and serious head, spinal, chest injuries, as well as handling poisoning, electric shock, and exposure to extreme heat or cold.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Hampshire is available in two delivery options to suit different schedules. You can attend the standard 2-day classroom course (around six to seven hours per day), or choose blended learning. With blended training, you complete the online theory at your own pace before attending a practical classroom day to build competence and confidence. Both options meet Ofsted and EYFS expectations and lead to the same accredited certificate when you successfully complete the course.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for this Paediatric First Aid course. Learners must be at least 16 years old and able to take part in practical activities, including CPR techniques and scenario-based first aid practice.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To ensure learners can apply their knowledge in real settings, assessment includes practical demonstrations, trainer observation throughout the session, and a short written test. This approach supports Ofsted and EYFS expectations and helps confirm you’ve met the required learning outcomes.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Yes. After successful completion, you’ll receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that is recognised by Ofsted and aligns with EYFS standards. Your qualification remains valid for three years from the date it is issued.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Hampshire
Many nurseries, schools, and childcare teams choose to run Paediatric First Aid training on their own premises across Hampshire. Our on-site option in Hampshire offers practical advantages, including:
- ✓ Keep your team together for one consistent training session
- ✓ Reduce time away from work and avoid travel expenses
- ✓ Choose dates that fit your rota and operational needs
- ✓ Adapt scenarios to your setting, policies, and workplace environment
Hampshire Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
Our Paediatric First Aid training in Hampshire is delivered at convenient venues with straightforward access for learners travelling from across the county. Locations are chosen for good public transport connections and practical parking options, helping childcare professionals and parents attend with minimal disruption.
We regularly welcome learners from Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot, Eastleigh, Fareham, Havant, Andover, Fleet, Gosport, and surrounding Hampshire communities. This makes the course a practical option for nurseries, schools, childminders, and families based anywhere in Hampshire.
Other First Aid Courses in Hampshire
Depending on your role and workplace requirements, you may also need additional first aid training beyond paediatric care. In addition to Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification across Hampshire.
Explore all available options on our First Aid Courses in Hampshire hub, or visit the Paediatric First Aid course overview for national details.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a trusted platform for accredited training. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Hampshire, you benefit from:
- ✓Courses delivered by approved, accredited training partners
- ✓Certification that meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements
- ✓Transparent pricing, with the option to pay using Klarna
- ✓A platform trusted by 100,000+ learners
