Paediatric First Aid Course in Solihull

What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Solihull is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited qualification, ideal for those who care for babies and young children. The course can be completed in two full days of classroom training, or through a blended learning approach that combines online study at home with a practical, one-day in-class session.

This course includes vital topics such as CPR for infants and children, how to respond to choking incidents, treatment for common injuries, and managing serious medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate valid for three years.

Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Solihull?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for many professionals who work with children. It is ideal for:

• Nursery and pre-school staff
• Registered childminders
• Primary and early years educators
• After-school and holiday club staff
• Foster carers and nannies

This course is also beneficial for parents and guardians who want to feel confident and prepared to handle emergencies at home.

What Will You Learn on the Course?

This paediatric first aid training in Solihull covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for handling emergencies involving babies and young children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you’ll build the confidence to manage a variety of situations, including:

• Emergency response: conducting scene surveys, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to seek further assistance.
• Resuscitation skills: performing infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizure incidents.
• Common injuries: responding to choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
• Medical conditions: handling asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the safe use of adrenaline auto-injectors), and febrile convulsions.
• Other risks: treating shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, and addressing risks like electric shock, poisoning, and temperature extremes.

How Is the Course Delivered?

This course in Solihull is offered as a full 2-day classroom programme, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours, or as a blended learning option. With the blended delivery, you’ll complete the online study at home before attending one practical day in class. Both delivery formats are fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards and lead to the same recognised certificate.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Solihull. Learners must be at least 16 years old and capable of participating in practical first aid activities during the course.

How Is the Course Assessed?

To achieve this qualification, learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observation, and a brief written test. These assessment methods ensure compliance with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, guaranteeing the certificate is fully recognised.

Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate, fully recognised under Ofsted and EYFS requirements. The certificate will remain valid for three years from the date of issue.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Solihull

Many nurseries and schools in Solihull prefer to have this training delivered on-site. Our on-site option helps you:

• ✓ Organise training for your whole team at your location
• ✓ Save on travel time and costs for staff
• ✓ Choose convenient dates that work with your schedule
• ✓ Customise the course content to reflect the specific risks in your environment

Solihull Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a centrally located venue in Solihull, making it easily accessible whether you're based in the town or coming from surrounding areas. The location is well-served by public transport routes and offers convenient parking for those travelling by car.

Learners join us from Solihull and neighbouring areas, including Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Hall Green, and Olton. This makes the course accessible to childcare professionals working in nurseries, schools, and early years settings, as well as parents and guardians living in Solihull and the surrounding region.

Other First Aid Courses in Solihull

Many workplaces require a variety of first aid training courses. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, we offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Solihull.

Visit our First Aid Courses in Solihull hub to explore all available options, or view our Paediatric First Aid course overview for national information.

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