What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Hayes is an extensive 12-hour training programme, ideal for individuals who are responsible for the care of young children and infants. Participants can choose between attending a traditional two-day classroom session or a flexible blended learning option, which includes self-paced study paired with a full day of hands-on, practical experience.
Throughout the course, you'll gain essential skills for managing emergencies, such as responding to choking incidents, performing CPR on children and infants, managing medical conditions, and providing first aid for common injuries. Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded a nationally recognised certificate, valid for three years, proving your competence in paediatric first aid.
✅ This course fully adheres to Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring compliance for professionals working in early years settings like nurseries and schools.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Hayes?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for anyone responsible for the well-being of children. It is particularly important for the following groups:
- Childminders and foster carers
- Primary school teachers and early years educators
- Nursery and preschool staff
- Parents and guardians preparing for potential emergencies at home
Additionally, professionals working in childcare settings, such as nurseries, are legally required to complete this training to ensure they can handle any emergency involving children effectively.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Hayes combines practical techniques with theoretical knowledge to equip you with the skills needed to handle a wide range of child-related emergencies. Over the span of 12 hours (across two days), you will learn essential skills, including:
- Emergency assessment: performing initial evaluations, conducting both primary and secondary surveys, and understanding when to seek professional medical help.
- CPR and resuscitation: carrying out CPR on infants and children, using the recovery position, and responding to seizures effectively.
- Managing medical conditions: identifying and treating conditions like asthma attacks, meningitis, allergic reactions (including auto-injector use), febrile convulsions, and diabetes.
- Responding to everyday injuries: handling situations like nosebleeds, burns, scalds, choking, cuts, bruises, grazes, splinters, and insect stings.
- Serious emergencies: dealing with critical conditions such as shock, fractures, head and spinal injuries, poisoning, electric shocks, and the dangers of extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Hayes is offered in two flexible formats. You can choose to attend the course in-person over two consecutive days, each lasting around six to seven hours. Alternatively, the blended learning option allows you to complete the theoretical portion of the course online at your own pace, followed by one practical, in-person training day. Both options are fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring you receive the same accredited certification upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in the Paediatric First Aid Course in Hayes. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and physically able to engage in the practical activities that are an integral part of the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Throughout the Paediatric First Aid Course in Hayes, your progress will be evaluated through practical exercises, participation in class discussions, and a brief written assessment. These assessment methods adhere to Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring that the certification you receive is officially recognised and complies with industry guidelines.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successfully completing the course, you will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This certificate complies with Ofsted and EYFS regulations and is valid for three years. After this period, you will need to renew your certification to maintain its validity.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Hayes
For schools, nurseries, and childcare providers in Hayes, arranging on-site training can be a more convenient solution. This option provides several advantages:
- ✓ Select course dates that best suit your team's availability
- ✓ Deliver training for all staff members in one session
- ✓ Tailor the course to address specific hazards in your setting
- ✓ Minimise travel time and reduce expenses for your staff
Hayes Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid course in Hayes is conducted at a centrally located venue, offering easy access for both local participants and those travelling from nearby areas. The venue is well-connected by public transport, with key bus routes stopping close by, and provides ample parking for attendees arriving by car.
We welcome learners from Hayes and its surrounding areas, including Uxbridge, West Drayton, Northolt, and Southall. This course is perfect not only for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools in Hayes, but also for parents and guardians from nearby regions who want to be prepared for emergencies at home.
Public transport in Hayes is highly accessible: Hayes & Harlington railway station is centrally located with frequent services to key destinations, including connections to central London. Local bus services link the station and major areas around the town, making it easy for learners from across the region to attend the course.
Other First Aid Courses in Hayes
Alongside the Paediatric First Aid course, Hurak offers a variety of other first aid training courses tailored to meet different workplace requirements. These include the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the more comprehensive three-day First Aid at Work (FAW) courses available in Hayes.
To explore our complete range of first aid courses, visit our First Aid Courses in Hayes page. Alternatively, for full details on the Paediatric First Aid course, head over to the Paediatric First Aid course page.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak connects learners with accredited training providers throughout the UK. By booking your Paediatric First Aid course in Hayes through our platform, you will benefit from:
- ✓A trusted platform used by over 100,000 learners nationwide
- ✓Accredited certification that meets Ofsted and EYFS standards
- ✓Flexible payment options with transparent pricing, including Klarna instalments
- ✓Training delivered exclusively by accredited, approved providers
