Paediatric First Aid Course in Preston

What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Preston is a comprehensive 12-hour training programme tailored for anyone caring for young children, including babies and infants. You can choose to complete the course in person over two days or opt for a flexible blended learning approach that combines self-paced online learning with one day of hands-on practical training in the classroom.

This course equips you with essential skills, such as performing child and infant CPR, handling choking incidents, treating common injuries, and managing severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a recognised certification valid for 3 years.

Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Preston?

Paediatric First Aid is essential for a variety of professionals responsible for caring for children. This course is ideal for:

• Childcare professionals in nurseries and pre-schools
• Registered childminders
• Teachers working in primary and early years education
• Staff at after-school clubs and holiday programmes
• Foster parents and nannies

Parents and guardians can also benefit from this course, as it helps them gain the skills and confidence to handle emergencies in the home environment.

What Will You Learn in the Course?

The Paediatric First Aid training in Preston provides a comprehensive 12-hour (2-day) programme that combines both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to help you respond effectively to emergencies involving children and infants. Throughout the course, you'll gain the confidence to handle a variety of situations, including:

• Emergency Procedures: Conducting scene and primary surveys, carrying out secondary surveys, and understanding when to call for professional assistance.
• Resuscitation Techniques: Performing infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizure episodes.
• Handling Common Incidents: Responding to choking, treating external bleeding, burns, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
• Dealing with Medical Conditions: Recognising and responding to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including how to use an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
• Managing Other Risks: Treatment of shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as dealing with electric shock, poisoning, and temperature-related issues.

How Is the Course Delivered?

This Paediatric First Aid course is offered as a 2-day classroom-based programme, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours. Alternatively, you can choose the blended learning option, which combines self-paced online study at home with a one-day in-person practical session. Both delivery methods meet the required Ofsted and EYFS standards, and both lead to the same accredited certificate.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites to enrol in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Preston. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and able to participate in practical first-aid exercises.

How Is the Course Assessed?

Assessment for this qualification is carried out through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessment methods align with the standards set by Ofsted and EYFS, ensuring the qualification is widely recognised.

Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. Ofsted and EYFS fully recognise this certificate, and it remains valid for 3 years.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Preston

Many educational institutions and childcare providers prefer this training to be delivered directly on their premises. Our on-site Paediatric First Aid option in Preston offers several advantages:

• ✓ Train your team in a convenient group setting
• ✓ Minimise travel expenses and time
• ✓ Select training dates that work best for your organisation
• ✓ Customise the course content to reflect the specific risks in your environment

Preston Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in the heart of Preston, easily accessible whether you’re located in the city or travelling from nearby areas. The venue is well served by local transport links, with ample parking available for drivers.

Learners attend from all around Preston and surrounding areas, including Fulwood, Penwortham, Walton-le-Dale, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, and Ribbleton. This makes the course convenient for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as parents and guardians living in Preston and its nearby towns.

Other First Aid Courses in Preston

Many workplaces require a variety of first aid training courses. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, you can also find the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and full First Aid at Work (FAW) courses available in Preston.

Visit our First Aid Courses in Preston hub to explore all available options, or check out our Paediatric First Aid course overview for national details.

Why Choose Hurak?

Hurak is a trusted leader in accredited training. When you book the Paediatric First Aid course in Preston, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• ✓Training provided by accredited and approved providers
• ✓Certification compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards
• ✓Clear and transparent pricing with payment options via Klarna
• ✓A trusted platform used by over 100,000 learners