Paediatric First Aid Course in Stoke-on-Trent

What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Stoke-on-Trent is a comprehensive 12-hour accredited qualification aimed at those who care for infants and children. You can complete the course either in the classroom across two days or opt for a blended learning approach, which includes online theory combined with a full practical day in class.

This course will teach essential skills such as infant and child CPR, dealing with choking incidents, addressing common childhood injuries, and responding to serious medical conditions. After completing the course, you will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate, valid for three years.

Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Stoke-on-Trent?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for a wide range of professionals working with children. This course is ideal for:

• Nursery and preschool workers
• Registered childminders
• Primary and early years educators
• After-school club supervisors
• Foster carers and nannies

Parents and guardians will also benefit from this course, gaining the confidence to respond to emergencies at home with their children.

What Will You Learn on the Course?

This Paediatric First Aid training in Stoke-on-Trent provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for responding to emergencies involving infants and children. The 12-hour (2-day) course will empower you with the skills to confidently handle a variety of situations, including:

• Emergency Response: Conducting scene surveys, performing primary and secondary assessments, and knowing when to seek professional help.
• Resuscitation Skills: Learning infant and child CPR, how to place a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures.
• Common Incidents: Addressing choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
• Medical Conditions: Managing asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
• Other Risks: Handling shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperature conditions.

How Is the Course Delivered?

The Paediatric First Aid Course is offered in two formats: a traditional 2-day classroom programme, where each day lasts approximately six to seven hours, or as a blended learning option. With blended learning, you'll complete online coursework from home, followed by a practical in-class day. Both delivery methods fulfil Ofsted and EYFS standards, leading to the same accredited certification.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for the Paediatric First Aid course in Stoke-on-Trent. Participants must be at least 16 years old and capable of engaging in practical first aid exercises during the training.

How Is the Course Assessed?

Assessment for the course includes practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief written test. These assessments are designed to meet Ofsted and EYFS criteria, ensuring that upon completion, learners receive a fully recognised certification.

Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?

Upon successfully completing the course, participants will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This certificate is fully recognised by Ofsted and EYFS standards and remains valid for three years, ensuring compliance with professional childcare requirements.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Stoke-on-Trent

Many nurseries and schools prefer to have this essential training delivered at their premises. Our on-site training option in Stoke-on-Trent offers several advantages:

• ✓ Train your team together at a location that suits you
• ✓ Save on travel expenses and time
• ✓ Choose the most convenient training dates for your staff
• ✓ Customise the course to address specific risks in your setting

Stoke-on-Trent Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

The Paediatric First Aid course is delivered at a central Stoke-on-Trent venue, easily accessible whether you are based in the city or travelling from nearby areas. The location is well-connected by local transport services, and there is ample parking for those who prefer to drive.

Learners attend from across the region, including areas such as Tunstall, Fenton, Burslem, Longton, Kidsgrove, and Newcastle-under-Lyme. This makes the course easily accessible not only to childcare professionals working in local nurseries and schools but also to parents and guardians living in Stoke-on-Trent and its neighbouring towns.

Other First Aid Courses in Stoke-on-Trent

In many workplaces, multiple types of first aid training are required. Along with Paediatric First Aid, you can also find Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course available in Stoke-on-Trent.

Visit our First Aid Courses in Stoke-on-Trent hub to explore all available options, or check out the Paediatric First Aid course page for detailed national course information.

Why Choose Hurak?

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