Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Duration: 2 Days
Accreditation: Qualsafe
Assessment: 15 MCQ plus 25 MCQ and 7 Practical AssessmentsQualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
What’s It About?
This two-day Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid course is designed for people who need the practical skills and confidence to respond to first aid emergencies involving babies and children.
The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Department for Education’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, making it particularly relevant for those working in early years and childcare settings.
You’ll learn how to assess an emergency and respond appropriately to a wide range of situations, including an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis and asthma.
The emphasis is on practical, hands-on learning, so you can build the confidence to act calmly and appropriately when a child or baby needs help.
If you don’t work with babies or children and need first aid training for a general workplace, our three-day First Aid at Work course may be the more appropriate choice.
What Will You Gain?
By the end of the course, you’ll have the practical skills and confidence to respond appropriately when a baby or child becomes ill or is injured.
You’ll learn how to recognise and manage a wide range of paediatric first aid situations, decide what action to take and provide immediate support until further medical help is available.
The qualification is designed to support the paediatric first aid requirements of the EYFS framework, giving early years and childcare settings clear evidence that appropriate training has been completed.
You’ll return to the workplace feeling better prepared, more confident and ready to respond when a child or baby needs help.
Who Should Attend?
This two-day Paediatric First Aid course is ideal for anyone who cares for, works with or has responsibility for babies and children.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Childminders, nannies and au pairs
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- School and playgroup staff
- Early years practitioners
- Anyone who may need to respond to a paediatric first aid emergency as part of their role
It can also be a valuable course for parents, grandparents and others who regularly care for babies or children and want the confidence to know what to do if something goes wrong.
If you work in an early years setting and need training that supports the paediatric first aid requirements of the EYFS framework, this is the course for you.
A Note About the Practical Training
First aid training is practical, so you’ll need to be physically able to take part in activities such as CPR and placing a casualty into the recovery position at floor level.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and flat, practical footwear so you can take part safely and comfortably.
If you have a medical condition, disability or mobility issue that could affect your ability to complete the practical assessments, please talk to us before booking. We’ll be happy to discuss your needs and any reasonable adjustments that may be available.
Why’s It Important?
When you’re caring for babies and children, having someone nearby who knows what to do in an emergency can make a real difference.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires early years providers in England to make sure that at least one person with a current paediatric first aid certificate is on the premises and available whenever children are present, and accompanies children on outings. Providers also need to consider factors such as the number of children and staff and the layout of the premises to make sure suitable cover is available.
Employers also have responsibilities under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and personnel for their employees, based on the needs of their workplace.
The course content is based on current recommendations from the Resuscitation Council (UK), helping make sure the first aid skills you refresh reflect accepted good practice.
Even in well-managed childcare settings, accidents and medical emergencies can happen. This course gives your team the practical skills and confidence to recognise when a baby or child needs help, respond appropriately and provide immediate first aid while professional medical assistance is on the way.
Paediatric first aid training must be renewed every three years under the EYFS, so it’s important to keep an eye on certificate expiry dates and plan refresher training in plenty of time.
Having the right people trained and available helps you meet your responsibilities, protect the children in your care and gives staff and parents greater reassurance that someone knows what to do when it matters most.
Key Topics
- Role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Preventing cross-infection
- Assessing an emergency situation safely
- Primary surveys for infants and children
- Summoning appropriate emergency assistance
- Infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Recovery position for infants and children
- Seizures
- Choking in infants and children
- External and life-threatening bleeding
- Shock
- Bites and stings
- Cuts, grazes, bumps, bruises, splinters and nosebleeds
- Fractures and dislocations
- Sprains and strains
- Applying support and elevated slings
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Foreign bodies in the eyes, ears and nose
- Eye injuries
- Hypoglycaemic emergencies
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma attacks
- Meningitis
- Febrile convulsions
- Hypothermia
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Electric shock
- Burns and scalds
- Suspected poisoning
- Anaphylaxis and use of an adrenaline auto-injector
How Long Is The Qualification Valid?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is valid for three years. To stay qualified, candidates need to complete the full Paediatric First Aid qualification again before their certificate expires.
Qualsafe also recommends annual refresher training to help keep practical skills fresh, knowledge up to date and confidence high when responding to an emergency involving a baby or child.
Keeping an eye on expiry dates and planning refresher training in good time helps make sure your paediatric first aid cover stays current and ready when you need it.
How You'll Be Assessed And Certified
Throughout the course, candidates will complete seven practical assessments, giving them the chance to demonstrate the key paediatric first aid skills they have learned. These include:
- Infant CPR and safe use of an AED
- Child CPR and safe use of an AED
- Managing a choking casualty
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Managing an unconscious casualty
- Managing paediatric fractures
- Managing anaphylaxis
These practical assessments are carried out by the trainer throughout the course as part of the hands-on learning.
Candidates will also complete two multiple-choice examinations:
- Unit 1: 15 questions, with 25 minutes to complete the paper and a pass mark of 11 out of 15
- Unit 2: 25 questions, with 40 minutes to complete the paper and a pass mark of 18 out of 25
To achieve the qualification, candidates need to successfully complete both theory assessments and all of the mandatory practical assessments.
Once everything has been successfully completed, the results are submitted to Qualsafe Awards for certification. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is valid for three years. Once the results and PDF certificates are available, we’ll send them to the person who originally booked the training.
Course Delivery Options and Prices
We make it easy to choose a training option that works for your team, your budget and the way your business operates. You can book in-house training at your premises for a group of employees, attend a local public course or choose a flexible online eLearning programme if that suits your team better.
We’ll help you choose the most practical and cost-effective option for the number of people you need to train.
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In House Training
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eLearning Programme
£30.00 + VAT per person
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Access to the eLearning course. Once you have started the course you have access for 12 months.
Once you have completed the course you will be able to download an Paediatric First Aid at Work certificate.
Blended Learning
Blended learning combines flexible online study with engaging face-to-face sessions. It integrates digital modules and classroom training to create a more effective learning experience. Learners build first aid knowledge at their own pace online, then strengthen their understanding through discussion, hands-on practice, and real-time support in class.
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