What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Worthing is a regulated 12-hour training programme aimed at anyone responsible for the wellbeing of infants and young children. You can complete the course through two full days of in-person sessions or opt for a blended route that combines guided online study with one hands-on training day at the centre.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn essential child and baby first aid skills — including CPR, how to respond to choking incidents, treating minor wounds, and managing serious medical emergencies. Once you’ve completed all the assessments, you’ll earn a nationally recognised certificate valid for three years.
✅ This Ofsted- and EYFS-approved qualification helps childcare professionals, schools, and nurseries across Worthing meet essential legal and workplace safety requirements.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Worthing?
Paediatric First Aid training is essential for anyone who works closely with babies and young children, ensuring they can respond effectively in an emergency. This course is ideal for:
- Staff employed in nurseries and early learning centres
- Ofsted-registered childminders and private nannies
- Teachers and classroom assistants in primary or infant schools
- Professionals working in after-school or playgroup settings
- Foster parents, babysitters, and anyone providing home-based childcare
Many parents and family members in Worthing also take this course to feel more confident about handling medical situations involving their children.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Worthing combines practical demonstrations with essential theory, giving you the skills and confidence to manage medical emergencies involving children and infants. Over the two-day (12-hour) training period, you’ll explore a wide range of real-life scenarios, such as:
- Resuscitation and recovery: performing CPR on infants and children, placing casualties in the recovery position, and recognising the signs of breathing difficulties or seizures.
- Accidents and injuries: treating wounds, burns, scalds, cuts, stings, bites, and other minor injuries like nosebleeds, grazes, and splinters.
- Emergency management: carrying out scene assessments, prioritising care during critical moments, and knowing when to contact the emergency services.
- Serious medical conditions: responding to asthma, meningitis, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions (including using an adrenaline auto-injector), and high fever-related convulsions.
- Additional hazards: dealing with shock, fractures, head and chest trauma, spinal injuries, poisoning, electrical incidents, and extreme temperature exposure.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Worthing can be completed entirely in the classroom over two days (around six to seven hours each day) or through a flexible blended learning option. With blended training, you’ll study the theory online at your own pace before attending one practical session in person. Both pathways meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and award the same nationally recognised certificate upon completion.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific qualifications or prior experience needed to join the Paediatric First Aid Course in Worthing. Participants must be at least 16 years of age and physically able to carry out the practical first aid exercises required during training.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment for this qualification takes place throughout the training. Learners are evaluated through hands-on demonstrations, trainer feedback, and a short written assessment. This approach ensures the course meets Ofsted and EYFS expectations and maintains its credibility as a regulated qualification.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Yes. After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive an Ofsted- and EYFS-approved Paediatric First Aid certificate that remains valid for three years and is recognised across the UK childcare sector.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Worthing
Schools, nurseries, and childcare providers in Worthing often prefer on-site training, as it allows their teams to learn in a familiar environment. Choosing the on-site option helps you:
- ✓ Arrange training on dates that work best for your team
- ✓ Deliver sessions tailored to the specific risks and layout of your workplace
- ✓ Train all your staff together for consistent learning outcomes
- ✓ Save on travel expenses and reduce time spent away from work
Worthing Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Worthing is held at a centrally located training venue, making it easy for learners across the town and nearby areas to attend. The site is close to Worthing railway station and well served by local bus routes, with convenient parking facilities nearby for those travelling by car.
We regularly welcome learners from surrounding areas such as Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Ferring, Goring-by-Sea, Sompting, Littlehampton, and Findon. This accessible location ensures that childcare staff, teachers, and parents from across West Sussex can easily join our courses without long commutes.
Other First Aid Courses in Worthing
Different workplaces and childcare settings have varied first aid requirements. Alongside the Paediatric First Aid Course, you can also book the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) courses in Worthing.
Visit our First Aid Courses in Worthing page to explore all available options, or check our Paediatric First Aid Course for more details about the qualification itself.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is a trusted platform that connects learners with accredited training providers across the UK. When you book your Paediatric First Aid Course in Worthing, you’ll gain access to:
- ✓Training delivered by experienced and approved instructors
- ✓Nationally recognised certificates that meet Ofsted and EYFS standards
- ✓Flexible payment options, including interest-free Klarna instalments
- ✓Over 100,000 learners who have chosen Hurak for their professional training
