What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Scotland is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited programme tailored for individuals who care for babies and young children. This training can be completed over two classroom days or through a blended learning approach, which combines online study with one practical in-class session.
Throughout the course, you will learn essential skills including child and infant CPR, dealing with choking, addressing common injuries, and managing serious medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this training helps you meet the necessary legal and professional requirements for working in childcare environments such as nurseries and schools.
Who Should Take the Paediatric First Aid Course in Scotland?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a wide range of professionals working with children. This course is ideal for individuals such as:
- Early years and primary school educators
- Registered childminders
- Nursery staff and pre-school workers
- Foster carers and nannies
- After-school and holiday club employees
In addition, parents and guardians will find the course invaluable, providing them with the skills and confidence to manage emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn on the Paediatric First Aid Course in Scotland?
Our paediatric first aid training in Scotland combines essential theory and hands-on practice to equip you with the skills needed to respond to emergencies involving children and infants. Over the course of the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will gain the confidence to handle various situations, including:
- Resuscitation techniques: Learn how to perform infant and child CPR, place a casualty in the recovery position, and manage seizures effectively.
- Medical emergencies: Understand how to respond to asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including how to safely use an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Everyday injuries: Gain skills to manage common incidents such as choking, external bleeding, cuts, grazes, burns, scalds, bites, stings, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Risk management: Learn to assess and treat shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as how to respond to electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
- Emergency procedures: Know how to conduct scene surveys, primary and secondary assessments, and when to call for medical help.
How Is the Paediatric First Aid Course Delivered in Scotland?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Scotland is offered in two flexible formats: a full 2-day classroom programme (approximately six to seven hours each day) or as a blended learning option. With the blended learning format, you’ll complete the online theory at home before attending one practical day in the classroom. Both formats meet Ofsted and EYFS standards, and both lead to the same accredited certificate.
Entry Requirements for the Paediatric First Aid Course in Scotland
There are no specific entry requirements for this 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Scotland. Participants must be at least 16 years of age and capable of engaging in practical first aid exercises.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment for this course is carried out through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessment methods comply with Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring the qualification is fully recognised.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements. The certificate is valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Scotland
Many nurseries and schools in Scotland prefer to have the Paediatric First Aid course delivered directly at their premises. Our on-site training option offers a range of benefits, including:
- ✓ Provide group training for your staff
- ✓ Save on travel time and costs
- ✓ Choose training dates that fit your schedule
- ✓ Tailor the course content to your setting’s specific risks
Scotland Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in the heart of Scotland, easily accessible whether you’re based in the city or commuting from surrounding areas. The venue is well-served by local transport links and offers parking for those arriving by car.
Learners join us from across the region, including nearby areas such as Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Linlithgow, Bo'ness, and Grangemouth, all of which are within a 30-minute to 1-hour drive from the city centre. This ensures the course is easily accessible not just for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, but also for parents and guardians across Scotland and its nearby towns.
Other First Aid Courses in Scotland
Many workplaces require a variety of first aid training. Alongside the Paediatric First Aid course, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Scotland.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Scotland hub to discover all the available training options, or check out our Paediatric First Aid course overview for national details.
Why Choose Hurak for Your Paediatric First Aid Course?
As a leading marketplace for accredited training, Hurak offers numerous benefits when booking your Paediatric First Aid course in Scotland:
- ✓Training delivered by fully accredited and approved providers
- ✓Certification compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards
- ✓Clear, transparent pricing with the option to pay in instalments via Klarna
- ✓Trusted by over 100,000 learners nationwide
