What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Southall is a 12-hour accredited qualification, designed for those who care for young children and infants. You can complete the training in a classroom setting over two days, or choose a blended learning format that includes online study at home followed by one practical in-person day.
This course covers essential skills such as CPR for babies and children, handling choking emergencies, treating common injuries, and managing serious health conditions. Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded a recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this course ensures you meet the legal requirements for childcare professionals working in nurseries, schools, and other child-focused environments.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Southall?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for anyone working with children, ensuring they have the necessary skills to respond in an emergency. This course is suitable for:
- Childminders (registered)
- Nursery staff and pre-school educators
- Foster carers, nannies, and au pairs
- Workers at after-school clubs, holiday camps, and playgroups
- Early years and primary school teachers
Parents and guardians also find this course valuable, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Southall combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, equipping you to respond effectively to emergencies involving babies and children. Over the course of this 12-hour (2-day) programme, you'll gain the confidence to handle a variety of emergency situations, including:
- Emergency response: Conducting scene assessments, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for professional help.
- Resuscitation techniques: Infant and child CPR, safe placement of a casualty in the recovery position, and responding to seizures.
- Handling common injuries: Dealing with choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Managing medical conditions: Recognising and treating asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including proper use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Addressing other risks: Treating shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, as well as responding to electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course in Southall is offered as a comprehensive 2-day classroom programme, with each day spanning approximately six to seven hours. Alternatively, you can opt for the blended learning format, where you'll complete the online theory portion at home before attending one practical day in class. Both delivery methods meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements and result in the same accredited certificate.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required to enrol in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Southall. However, learners must be at least 16 years old and physically able to participate in practical first aid exercises.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To earn the 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 the certificate is fully recognised across childcare settings.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate, recognised by Ofsted and EYFS. The certificate is valid for three years from the date of issuance.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Southall
Many schools and nurseries prefer to have the Paediatric First Aid training delivered directly at their premises. Our on-site training option in Southall provides you with the flexibility to:
- ✓ Train all your staff together as a team
- ✓ Save on travel time and expenses
- ✓ Schedule the training at your convenience
- ✓ Tailor the course content to your specific risks and needs
Southall Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training is held at a convenient venue in Southall town centre, easily accessible whether you're based locally or travelling from nearby areas. The location is well-served by public transport, with multiple bus routes and Southall Station nearby. For those driving, ample parking is available.
Learners come from surrounding areas, including Hayes, Greenford, Northolt, Ealing, Hounslow, and Acton. This makes the course accessible to childcare professionals working in nurseries, schools, and other settings, as well as parents and guardians living in Southall and its neighbouring areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Southall
Many workplaces require a variety of first aid training courses. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Southall.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Southall hub to explore all available options, or check out our Paediatric First Aid course page for detailed national information.
Why Choose Hurak?
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- ✓Courses delivered by certified and accredited providers
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