Course information
Course Overview
This regulated qualification provides the essential skills needed to deliver emergency first aid to infants and children. Learners will develop the confidence to assess emergencies and respond to incidents involving choking, bleeding, shock and unresponsive children.
The qualification is completed in one day and meets the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for England.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone responsible for children’s safety in a professional or voluntary setting.
It is suitable for early-years practitioners, nursery staff, childminders, teachers, teaching assistants, activity leaders and volunteers working with infants or children.
This qualification meets the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for England and remains valid for three years.
Skills Covered
Learners will develop practical emergency paediatric first-aid skills, including:
- Assessing an emergency involving an infant or child
- Performing CPR using infant and child manikins
- Using an automated external defibrillator
- Assisting an infant or child who is choking
- Placing an infant or child in the recovery position
- Managing external bleeding and wounds
- Recognising and treating hypovolaemic shock
- Managing minor injuries, including bites, stings and bruises
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Language: Level 1 English is recommended
- Delivery format: Face-to-face training only
- Online learning: Not available
- Course duration: One day
- Total learning time: Seven hours
- Face-to-face training: Six hours
Assessment Method
The qualification is assessed using two methods:
- Ongoing practical assessment: Learners are observed and assessed while demonstrating paediatric first-aid skills throughout the course.
- Theory assessment: Learners complete a 15-question multiple-choice examination under controlled conditions.
Pass requirements: Learners must pass both assessment components. A score of at least 70%, equivalent to 11 correct answers out of 15, is required for the theory examination.