What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Portsmouth provides a comprehensive 12-hour training program for those who care for infants and children. Participants can choose between completing the course in a classroom setting over two days or opting for a blended learning approach, which combines home-based distance learning with one day of in-person practical instruction.
This course focuses on essential skills such as CPR for babies and children, managing choking incidents, treating common injuries, and handling serious medical conditions. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate that remains valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, this course ensures that you meet the necessary legal and professional requirements for working in childcare settings such as nurseries and schools.
Who Should Take Paediatric First Aid in Portsmouth?
Paediatric First Aid is a vital qualification for anyone responsible for caring for children. It is especially crucial for professionals working in roles such as:
- Childcare professionals in nurseries and early education settings
- Registered nannies and childminders
- Teachers in primary schools and early years education
- After-school club staff and holiday programme workers
- Foster carers and caregivers
In addition, the course provides valuable knowledge for parents and guardians who want to be confident in managing emergencies in a home setting.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid training in Portsmouth covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to help you effectively respond to emergencies involving babies and children. Throughout the 12-hour (2-day) course, you will gain the confidence to handle a variety of situations, including:
- Emergency procedures: Conducting scene assessments, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for professional assistance.
- Life-saving skills: Infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizure episodes.
- Common injuries: Responding to choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical conditions: Recognising and responding to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the correct use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Other emergencies: Treating shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, as well as dealing with electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
This course can be taken as a complete 2-day classroom programme, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours, or through a blended learning approach. If you opt for blended learning, you will complete the online study at home before attending one practical session in the classroom. Both formats comply with Ofsted and EYFS standards, and both lead to the same recognised certificate.
Entry Requirements
The 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Portsmouth has no formal entry requirements. Participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in hands-on first aid exercises.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To earn the qualification, learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written exam. These assessment methods are designed to meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements, ensuring the certificate is fully accredited and recognised.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate recognised by Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, which will remain valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Portsmouth
Many schools and nurseries in Portsmouth choose to have Paediatric First Aid training conducted directly at their premises. Our on-site training option offers several benefits, including:
- ✓ Train your staff collectively in one session
- ✓ Save time and reduce travel expenses
- ✓ Select training dates that fit your timetable
- ✓ Tailor the course to address specific risks in your environment
Portsmouth Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a central venue in Portsmouth, easily accessible whether you're located within the city or commuting from nearby areas. The venue is well served by public transport and offers parking for drivers.
Learners join us from a variety of locations, including Southsea, Fratton, Hilsea, Cosham, Fareham, Havant, Waterlooville, and Emsworth. This makes the course ideal for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as parents and guardians living in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Portsmouth
Many workplaces require a range of first aid training. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Portsmouth.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Portsmouth hub to explore all available options, or check out our Paediatric First Aid course overview for national details.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a top provider of accredited training, offering you high-quality courses. When you book your Paediatric First Aid training in Portsmouth, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- ✓Courses taught by certified, accredited instructors
- ✓Compliant with Ofsted & EYFS standards for certification
- ✓Clear, upfront pricing with Klarna instalment options available
- ✓Join over 100,000 learners who trust our platform
