What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Woolwich is a comprehensive 12-hour qualification tailored for those responsible for the care of infants and young children. You can choose to complete the training over two classroom days or opt for a blended learning format, which combines online self-study with a practical in-class session on one day.
This course includes key skills such as infant and child CPR, dealing with choking, handling common childhood injuries, and addressing serious medical emergencies. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a nationally recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards, this course equips you with the necessary qualifications for working in schools, nurseries, and childcare environments.
Who Should Take Paediatric First Aid in Woolwich?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is essential for various professionals who work closely with children. This course is designed for:
- Teachers in primary and early years education
- Foster carers and childcare providers
- After-school club leaders and holiday programme staff
- Nursery practitioners and pre-school educators
- Registered childminders
Additionally, this course is valuable for parents and guardians who wish to gain the skills to respond to emergencies at home with confidence.
What Will You Gain from the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Woolwich combines theoretical knowledge with practical training. Over a comprehensive 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will gain the skills and confidence to handle a variety of emergency situations involving babies and children, including:
- Emergency procedures: learning how to conduct scene and primary surveys, secondary assessments, and when to seek professional help.
- CPR and Resuscitation: performing infant and child CPR, placing a casualty into the recovery position, and handling seizure situations.
- Common injuries: providing care for choking, external bleeding, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, and nosebleeds.
- Serious health conditions: managing asthma attacks, allergic reactions (including using adrenaline auto-injectors), meningitis, diabetes, and febrile convulsions.
- Additional first aid skills: treating shock, fractures, head, neck and spine injuries, as well as responding to electric shocks, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Conducted?
This Paediatric First Aid course is offered as a comprehensive 2-day classroom programme, with each day spanning six to seven hours. Alternatively, a blended learning option is available. With this format, you will complete the online theory portion from home before attending one practical in-class session. Both delivery methods fully comply with Ofsted and EYFS standards, leading to the same accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Course Prerequisites
No formal qualifications are required to enrol in the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course in Woolwich. Participants must be at least 16 years of age and capable of engaging in hands-on first aid exercises during the training.
How Will the Course Be Assessed?
To earn this qualification, participants will undergo practical assessments, trainer evaluations, and a brief written exam. These assessment methods align with the standards set by Ofsted and EYFS, ensuring that the certificate received is fully accredited and recognised.
Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Approved Certificate?
Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate, which is fully compliant with Ofsted and EYFS standards and remains valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Woolwich
Many childcare providers, schools, and nurseries prefer to have Paediatric First Aid training delivered on-site. Our on-site option in Woolwich offers the following benefits:
- ✓ Tailor the course to your specific setting's risks
- ✓ Save time and costs by training your staff on-site
- ✓ Select training dates that work best for your schedule
- ✓ Train your team as a group for consistency
Woolwich Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a central Woolwich venue, making it easily accessible whether you’re located in Woolwich itself or coming from surrounding areas. The location is well-served by local transport links and offers convenient parking for those arriving by car.
Learners join us from across Woolwich and nearby regions, including Charlton, Greenwich, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, and Erith. This accessibility makes the course ideal not only for childcare professionals in schools and nurseries but also for parents and guardians from the local area and beyond.
Other First Aid Training Courses in Woolwich
In many professional environments, multiple types of first aid training are required. Alongside the Paediatric First Aid course, we also offer the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification in Woolwich.
Explore all available options on our First Aid Courses in Woolwich page, or visit our Paediatric First Aid course overview for national details.
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