What Does the Paediatric First Aid Course Involve?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Sidcup is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited programme tailored for those entrusted with the care of children and infants. You can choose to complete the course in a classroom setting over two days or opt for a blended learning approach, which includes online theory and a single day of practical in-person training.
This course equips you with essential skills such as child and infant CPR, dealing with choking, managing common injuries, and handling serious medical emergencies. Upon successful completion, you will receive a widely recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, ensuring that you meet the necessary requirements to work in schools, nurseries, and childcare environments.
Who Should Take the Paediatric First Aid Course in Sidcup?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a variety of professionals working with children. This training is ideal for:
- Foster carers and nannies
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Primary and early years educators
- After-school club and holiday camp workers
- Registered childminders
This course is also highly beneficial for parents and guardians who wish to confidently handle emergencies at home.
What Skills Will You Gain on the Paediatric First Aid Course?
This comprehensive paediatric first aid training in Sidcup combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills to help you manage emergencies involving children and infants. Over the course of the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will gain the confidence to handle various scenarios, including:
- Resuscitation techniques: Infant and child CPR, placing an unconscious casualty in the recovery position, and responding to seizures.
- Emergency procedures: Conducting scene surveys, primary and secondary assessments, and understanding when to call for professional assistance.
- Common injuries: Addressing choking, bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical emergencies: Recognising and treating asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Other health risks: Managing shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, as well as addressing electric shock, poisoning, and temperature-related incidents.
How Is the Paediatric First Aid Course Delivered?
The course is offered in two formats: a full 2-day classroom programme (typically six to seven hours each day) or a flexible blended learning option. With blended learning, you will complete online coursework from home, followed by one practical day of in-class training. Both delivery methods are designed to meet Ofsted and EYFS standards, leading to the same recognised qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Sidcup. However, participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in practical first aid exercises.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment for this qualification involves practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These methods are aligned with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring the course is fully accredited and the certificate recognised.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Approved Certificate?
Upon successful completion, you will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate, recognised by Ofsted and EYFS, which remains valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid Training in Sidcup
For many nurseries and schools, it is more convenient to have this training provided on-site. Our on-site Paediatric First Aid option in Sidcup offers several advantages:
- ✓ Conduct training with your entire team at once
- ✓ Eliminate travel costs and time
- ✓ Select dates that work around your availability
- ✓ Tailor the course to address the specific risks of your environment
Sidcup Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training is conducted at a centrally located venue in Sidcup, providing easy access for attendees from the town and surrounding areas. The venue is well-served by public transport options, and there is ample parking for those arriving by car.
We welcome learners from nearby locations such as Bexley, Welling, Bromley, Dartford, Eltham, Swanley, and Chislehurst. This makes the course convenient not only for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, but also for parents and guardians living in Sidcup and the surrounding areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Sidcup
Many organisations require more than one type of first aid certification. Along with Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Sidcup.
Explore all our first aid training options by visiting our First Aid Courses in Sidcup hub, or learn more about our Paediatric First Aid course with our national overview.
Why Choose Hurak for Your Paediatric First Aid Training?
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- ✓Courses provided by certified, accredited trainers
- ✓Certification that meets Ofsted & EYFS standards
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- ✓Over 100,000 learners trust our platform for their training
