What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Poole is a comprehensive 12-hour qualification aimed at those who care for infants and young children. The training is flexible, offering both an in-person classroom experience over two days and a blended learning format, which combines online learning with a single practical day in the classroom.
This course equips you with essential skills in infant and child CPR, responding to choking, treating common injuries, and managing critical medical emergencies. Upon completion, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for 3 years.
✅ This training is Ofsted and EYFS compliant, making it the ideal certification for those working in nurseries, schools, and other childcare environments.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Poole?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a variety of professionals who care for children. This training is ideal for the following individuals:
- Early years educators and primary school teachers
- Childminders and registered carers
- After-school program staff and holiday club employees
- Foster parents and nannies
- Nursery practitioners
This course is also highly recommended for parents and guardians who wish to gain the confidence to manage emergencies at home effectively.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid training in Poole combines both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to help you effectively respond to emergencies involving young children and babies. During the comprehensive 12-hour (2-day) course, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to handle a wide variety of situations, such as:
- Emergency response: conducting scene and patient assessments, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for assistance.
- Life-saving techniques: performing infant and child CPR, placing casualties in the recovery position, and handling seizures.
- Common injuries: managing choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Severe medical conditions: recognising and treating asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Other emergency scenarios: addressing shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, along with handling electric shock, poisoning, and temperature-related emergencies.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Poole is offered in two flexible formats: a complete 2-day classroom programme (with six to seven hours of training each day) or a blended learning option. With the blended learning approach, you will complete online modules at home before attending one practical day in the classroom. Both formats meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Poole. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in practical first aid exercises during the course.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To achieve certification, learners are evaluated through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written assessment. These methods align with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring the qualification is recognized across the sector.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that complies with Ofsted and EYFS standards. This certificate is valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Poole
Many schools and nurseries in Poole prefer Paediatric First Aid training to be delivered directly on their premises. Our on-site option in Poole offers several benefits, including:
- ✓ Train your team collectively as a group
- ✓ Minimise travel expenses and time
- ✓ Select training dates that fit your availability
- ✓ Tailor the course to your unique risks and environment
Poole Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a centrally located venue in Poole, making it easily accessible for those based in the town centre or travelling from nearby areas. The venue is well served by local transport and offers convenient parking for those arriving by car.
Our learners come from Poole and the surrounding towns, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Parkstone, Sandbanks, Upton, Hamworthy, Canford Heath, and Corfe Mullen. This ensures the course is accessible not only to childcare professionals working in local nurseries and schools but also to parents and guardians living in Poole and nearby locations.
Other First Aid Courses in Poole
Many workplaces require various types of first aid training. In addition to Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Poole.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Poole hub to explore all course options, or refer to our Paediatric First Aid course overview for national details.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a leading provider of accredited training. When booking Paediatric First Aid in Poole, you will benefit from:
- ✓Courses delivered by approved, accredited training providers
- ✓Ofsted & EYFS compliant certification
- ✓Transparent pricing with the option to pay via Klarna instalments
- ✓A trusted platform used by over 100,000 learners nationwide
