What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Stockton-on-Tees is a 12-hour accredited qualification designed for those who care for infants and children. Participants can complete the training in two full days of classroom instruction or opt for a blended learning approach that combines online study with one practical day in class.
This course covers essential skills such as performing CPR on babies and children, handling choking emergencies, treating common injuries, and responding to serious medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you will receive an accredited certificate valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this training ensures you meet the legal and professional requirements for working in nurseries, schools, and childcare settings throughout Stockton-on-Tees.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Stockton-on-Tees?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is an essential qualification for professionals responsible for the care and safety of babies and young children. It is particularly useful for individuals working in various childcare and education settings, including:
- Primary school and early years educators
- Registered childminders and nursery staff
- Foster carers and live-in nannies
- After-school and holiday club leaders
- Preschool practitioners and playgroup coordinators
Additionally, the course is invaluable for parents and guardians in Stockton-on-Tees who want to be prepared and confident in handling emergencies involving children, both at home and in the community.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Stockton-on-Tees covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of handling emergencies involving infants and young children. Throughout the 12-hour (2-day) training, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to manage a wide range of situations, including:
- Resuscitation techniques: performing CPR on babies and children, placing them in the recovery position, and managing unresponsiveness or seizures.
- Emergency procedures: assessing a scene, carrying out primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to seek professional medical help.
- Common injuries: handling choking incidents, treating external bleeding, burns, cuts, bruises, grazes, bites, stings, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Medical conditions: responding to asthma attacks, allergic reactions (including how to use an adrenaline auto-injector), meningitis, diabetes, and febrile convulsions.
- Other critical emergencies: providing first aid for shock, fractures, and head, spinal, or chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperature exposure.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Stockton-on-Tees is available in two flexible formats to suit your learning preferences. You can choose a full 2-day classroom-based programme (approximately six to seven hours per day), or opt for blended learning, where you'll complete online modules at home followed by a single practical day in class. Both options meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements and lead to the same recognised certificate.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for enrolling in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Stockton-on-Tees. Learners must be at least 16 years old and capable of participating in hands-on, practical first aid activities.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To achieve this qualification, learners are assessed through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessment methods align with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring the certificate is nationally recognised and valid for three years.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that meets Ofsted and EYFS standards. This certificate is valid for three years, confirming your ability to deliver first aid in childcare and educational settings throughout Stockton-on-Tees.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Stockton-on-Tees
Our on-site Paediatric First Aid training in Stockton-on-Tees is perfect for nurseries, schools, and childcare providers who want to deliver training at their own premises. This convenient option offers multiple benefits, including:
- ✓ Hold training sessions at times that work best for your team’s schedule
- ✓ Customise the content to address the specific safety needs and risks in your childcare environment
- ✓ Reduce travel time and associated costs by training at your location
- ✓ Train your entire staff together to ensure consistent knowledge and confidence across all team members
Stockton-on-Tees Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a convenient venue in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, making it easily accessible whether you’re based in the town itself or travelling from nearby areas. The location is well-connected by public transport, with frequent bus services and direct train routes to and from Stockton-on-Tees railway station. There is also ample parking available for those driving in.
Learners come to us from a wide range of nearby towns and areas, including Thornaby, Ingleby Barwick, Norton, Yarm, Billingham, Middlesbrough, and Redcar. This makes the course easily accessible not only to childcare professionals working in local nurseries and schools, but also to parents and guardians across Stockton-on-Tees and the surrounding region.
Other First Aid Courses in Stockton-on-Tees
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, many workplaces and childcare settings in Stockton-on-Tees require additional first aid qualifications. We also offer the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) courses to meet various safety and compliance requirements.
To explore all the available first aid training options, visit our First Aid Courses in Stockton-on-Tees page, or discover more about our national Paediatric First Aid options through the Paediatric First Aid course overview.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak connects learners with accredited training providers across the UK. When you book your Paediatric First Aid course in Stockton-on-Tees, you will benefit from the following advantages:
- ✓Courses delivered by fully accredited, expert trainers with extensive industry experience
- ✓Transparent and competitive pricing with Klarna instalment options for easier payments
- ✓Ofsted and EYFS-approved certification to meet childcare and educational standards
- ✓A trusted platform, used by over 100,000 learners across the UK, ensuring high-quality training
