What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course in Ramsgate?
The Paediatric First Aid Course offered in Ramsgate is a comprehensive 12-hour qualification designed for those who care for infants and young children. The training can be completed in a classroom over two days or through a blended learning format that combines self-paced online study with one full day of hands-on, in-person practical training.
Throughout the course, you'll learn essential skills, including performing CPR on children and infants, managing choking incidents, treating common injuries, and handling severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate valid for 3 years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this training ensures that you meet the legal and professional requirements for roles in nurseries, schools, and childcare environments.
Who Should Take the Paediatric First Aid Course in Ramsgate?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for individuals who work closely with children. It’s specifically designed for:
- Foster carers and nannies
- Primary and early years educators
- Nursery and pre-school professionals
- After-school and holiday club staff
- Registered childminders
This course is also highly beneficial for parents and guardians who wish to be prepared and confident in handling emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course in Ramsgate?
The Paediatric First Aid training in Ramsgate offers both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice to help you confidently respond to emergencies involving children and infants. Over the comprehensive 12-hour (2-day) course, you’ll be trained to handle a variety of situations, including:
- Resuscitation techniques: performing CPR on infants and children, placing casualties in the recovery position, and managing seizures.
- Emergency response skills: carrying out scene surveys, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for assistance.
- Managing common injuries: responding to choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Dealing with medical conditions: handling asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Addressing other risks: treating shock, managing fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, and responding to electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Paediatric First Aid Course Delivered in Ramsgate?
This course is offered in two formats: a full 2-day classroom programme (lasting approximately six to seven hours each day) or as a blended learning option. With blended learning, you will complete the online modules at home and then attend a practical, in-person session on one day. Both delivery options meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same accredited certificate.
Entry Requirements for the Course
No formal qualifications are required to enrol in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Ramsgate. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and able to participate in practical first-aid exercises during the training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To successfully complete the course and earn your qualification, learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessment methods align with Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring that the qualification is fully recognised.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the Paediatric First Aid course, learners receive an accredited certificate fully recognised by Ofsted and the EYFS. The certification remains valid for three years, ensuring that your qualifications meet the required standards for childcare settings.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid Training in Ramsgate
Many nurseries and schools in Ramsgate prefer to have Paediatric First Aid training delivered directly on their premises. Our on-site training option offers the following benefits:
- ✓ Train your entire team in one go
- ✓ Save on travel time and expenses
- ✓ Choose training dates that align with your schedule
- ✓ Tailor the course to meet the specific risks of your setting
Ramsgate Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training is held at a convenient venue in the heart of Ramsgate, making it easily accessible whether you’re based in the town centre or travelling from nearby areas. The location is well served by public transport and offers parking for drivers.
Learners attend from various areas around Thanet, including Broadstairs, Margate, Sandwich, and Herne Bay. This ensures that the course is accessible to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as parents and guardians living in Ramsgate and the nearby towns.
Other First Aid Courses in Ramsgate
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, many workplaces require additional first aid training. In Ramsgate, you’ll also find the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) courses available.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Ramsgate hub to explore all available options, or view our Paediatric First Aid course overview for further details.
Why Choose Hurak for Your Paediatric First Aid Training in Ramsgate?
Hurak is a trusted leader in the accredited training marketplace. When you choose to book your Paediatric First Aid course in Ramsgate, you’ll enjoy several key benefits:
- ✓Courses taught by approved and accredited providers
- ✓Certification fully compliant with Ofsted & EYFS standards
- ✓Transparent pricing with flexible Klarna instalments
- ✓A trusted platform, with over 100,000 learners having benefited from our training
