What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Southend-on-Sea is an accredited 12-hour qualification designed for those caring for infants and children. This flexible training option allows you to complete the course in two full days of classroom instruction or through a blended approach, which combines online learning with one practical day in the classroom.
This course covers vital skills such as CPR for babies and children, how to manage choking incidents, common childhood injuries, and how to respond to serious medical emergencies. Upon successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, this training ensures you meet all necessary legal and professional standards for working in nurseries, schools, and other childcare settings.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Southend-on-Sea?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for various professionals who care for children. It is particularly suited for the following roles:
- Nursery and preschool workers
- Registered childminders
- Early years and primary school educators
- Holiday and after-school club staff
- Foster carers and nannies
Additionally, parents and guardians will find this training valuable in gaining the confidence to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid course in Southend-on-Sea combines both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to handle emergencies involving infants and children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) programme, you'll gain the confidence to respond effectively to a wide variety of situations, including:
- Emergency response: Conducting scene assessments, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to call for professional assistance.
- Resuscitation techniques: Performing CPR for infants and children, placing casualties in the recovery position, and managing seizures.
- Common injuries: Responding to choking, bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical emergencies: Dealing with asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including administering an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile seizures.
- Additional hazards: Addressing shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperature conditions.
How Is the Course Delivered?
This course is offered in two formats: a full 2-day classroom programme (approximately six to seven hours per day) or through a blended learning approach. With the blended option, you'll complete the theoretical components online at home and then attend a practical in-class session. Both delivery methods meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and lead to the same accredited certificate.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Southend-on-Sea. However, learners must be at least 16 years old and capable of participating in hands-on first aid activities.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To earn the qualification, learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written assessment. These methods align with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring that the certificate is fully recognised.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successfully completing the course, learners will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that is fully recognised by Ofsted and EYFS standards, and it will remain valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Southend-on-Sea
Many nurseries, schools, and childcare providers in Southend-on-Sea prefer to have Paediatric First Aid training delivered directly at their premises. Our on-site training option offers several benefits, including:
- ✓ Train your team together in one session
- ✓ Minimise travel time and expenses
- ✓ Select training dates that align with your availability
- ✓ Customise the course to address specific risks in your environment
Southend-on-Sea Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training is held at a conveniently located venue in Southend-on-Sea town centre, making it easily accessible for both local residents and those travelling from nearby areas. The venue is well-served by public transport, with bus and train routes connecting directly to the centre, and ample parking available for those arriving by car.
Learners join us from across Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas, including Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Shoeburyness, Rochford, Canvey Island, and Rayleigh. This accessibility makes the course ideal for childcare professionals working in schools and nurseries, as well as parents and guardians from Southend-on-Sea and neighbouring locations.
Other First Aid Courses in Southend-on-Sea
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, we also offer other essential first aid courses in Southend-on-Sea, including Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Southend-on-Sea hub to explore all available options, or check out the Paediatric First Aid course overview for more information on the course.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a top provider of accredited training, and when you book Paediatric First Aid in Southend-on-Sea, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- ✓Courses taught by accredited and approved providers
- ✓Certification that complies with Ofsted & EYFS standards
- ✓Clear and transparent pricing, with Klarna instalment options available
- ✓A trusted platform that has helped over 100,000 learners
