Paediatric First Aid Course in Oxfordshire

What is the Paediatric First Aid Course in Oxfordshire?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Oxfordshire offers a thorough 12-hour training experience designed for individuals responsible for the care of infants and young children. Participants can complete the course in a traditional classroom setting over two days or through a flexible blended learning approach that combines online modules with an in-person practical session.

This course equips learners with vital first aid skills, including CPR for infants and children, methods for managing choking incidents, treatments for common childhood injuries, and strategies for addressing critical medical emergencies. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a nationally accredited certificate, valid for three years.

Who Should Take the Paediatric First Aid Course in Oxfordshire?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is a crucial qualification for anyone who works with children and is often a requirement for many roles. This training is particularly beneficial for:

• Registered childminders and babysitters
• Early years educators and nursery staff
• Primary school teachers and teaching assistants
• After-school and holiday club coordinators
• Foster carers, nannies, and child carers

Additionally, parents and caregivers will find this course incredibly helpful, as it equips them with the skills and confidence to manage emergencies in a home setting.

What Skills Will You Gain in the Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to respond effectively to emergencies involving children and infants. This 12-hour course, spread over two days, will help you gain confidence in handling a range of situations, including:

• Emergency scene management: Learning how to assess the environment, perform primary and secondary surveys, and determine when to seek additional assistance.
• CPR and resuscitation techniques: Mastering infant and child CPR, safely positioning a casualty in the recovery position, and handling seizures.
• First aid for common injuries: Addressing incidents such as choking, external bleeding, burns, bites, cuts, grazes, stings, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
• Recognising and responding to medical conditions: Knowing how to manage asthma attacks, allergic reactions (including administering adrenaline auto-injectors), meningitis, diabetes, and febrile convulsions.
• Handling other emergencies: Treating shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, along with managing electric shocks, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.

How Is the Paediatric First Aid Course Delivered in Oxfordshire?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Oxfordshire is available in two flexible formats: a traditional classroom-based course over two days (typically six to seven hours each day) or a blended learning option. In the blended format, you’ll complete the online theory at your own pace and then attend a practical in-person session. Both delivery options meet Ofsted and EYFS standards, and successful completion leads to the same accredited certificate.

Course Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to join the Paediatric First Aid course. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and comfortable engaging in practical first aid exercises during the course.

Course Assessment Overview

The assessment for this course includes practical demonstrations, trainer-led observations, and a short written test. These assessment methods ensure that learners meet Ofsted and EYFS standards, leading to a recognised qualification.

Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Qualification?

Upon successful completion, you will receive a nationally accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This certificate is fully recognised by Ofsted and meets the EYFS guidelines, remaining valid for three years from the issue date.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid Training in Oxfordshire

Many schools, nurseries, and childcare providers prefer to host Paediatric First Aid training on their premises. Our on-site training option in Oxfordshire offers a range of advantages, including:

• ✓ Train your entire team in a single session
• ✓ Eliminate travel costs and save valuable time
• ✓ Select dates that suit your organisation’s schedule
• ✓ Customise the course content to meet your specific requirements

Oxfordshire Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

The Paediatric First Aid course is held at a conveniently located venue in Oxford city centre, offering easy access whether you're based in the city or commuting from nearby areas. The venue is well-connected by public transport, with ample parking available for those who prefer to drive.

Learners travel from various nearby towns and districts, including Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Didcot, Kidlington, and Oxfordshire suburbs like Headington and Cowley. This central location ensures that childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as parents and guardians, can easily attend the course from Oxford and the surrounding areas.

Other First Aid Courses in Oxfordshire

Many organisations require a range of first aid training to ensure full safety coverage. In addition to our Paediatric First Aid course, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Oxfordshire.

Explore all available first aid training options on our First Aid Courses in Oxfordshire page, or visit the Paediatric First Aid course overview for national details.

Why Choose Hurak?

Hurak is a trusted provider for accredited training. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Oxfordshire, you will benefit from the following:

• ✓Training delivered by recognised, accredited partners
• ✓Certification fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards
• ✓Transparent, upfront pricing with flexible payment options through Klarna
• ✓Over 100,000 learners trust our platform for their training needs