Paediatric First Aid Course

Are you ready to help if a child suddenly faints or has any sort of emergency? If not, this pediatric first aid course will show you how to handle serious moments safely and effectively using practical paediatric first aid skills!

Details of the Paediatric First Aid Training

There are thousands of children who end up in hospital after an accident every year. Many of which could have been helped with quick first aid from someone trained through a paediatric first aid course.

Our course gives you the knowledge and skills to help when a child is sick or injured. You will learn how to check if a child is safe, perform CPR, treat wounds, and respond to other emergencies. You will also understand how to stay calm and know when to call for help. As a result, taking this peadiatric first aid course will prepare you to act fast and with confidence.

So, don’t wait any longer! Enrol in our pediatric first aid course and start learning valuable skills now through a recognised paediatric first aid certification!

Advantages of Enrolling in the Paediatric First Aid Course

React Quickly:

You will learn what to do when a child is hurt or sick. As a result, you can help them right away when needed using your emergency paediatric first aid training.

Know What Signs to Watch for:

You will identify the signs for when a child needs urgent help. Therefore, you will not miss signs of danger and get help before it’s too late with your paediatric first aid training.

Think Clearly:

This course teaches you how to stay calm and follow the right steps. Thus, it will help you to make smart choices even under stress. You’ll gain knowledge that meets pediatric first aid training standards.

More Career Paths:

Knowing first aid is helpful in many child-related jobs. Hence, this course can open doors to many career opportunities for you, especially with a paediatric first aid certificate.

Learning Experience

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Gain a basic understanding of paediatric first aid.
• Understand the principles and obligations of a first aider.
• Understand the process of doing a primary survey on a child victim.
• Recognise how to perform CPR on a child or infant.
• Learn how to place babies and young children in the recovery posture.
• Have the ability to handle and react to choking, cuts, bleeding, and shock in newborns and children.
• Be capable of handling and reacting to fractures and injuries to the head and eyes.
• Learn how to treat kids with asthma attacks, allergic reactions, nosebleeds, diabetic emergencies, seizures caused by epilepsy, high temperatures, and hyperventilation conditions.
• Assess the incident's risk and conduct a survey using paediatric 1st aid steps.
• Do resuscitation on a newborn or child.
• Identify and address children's mild illnesses.
• Respond to crises and assist youngsters with serious illnesses.
• Recognise when to call the emergency services, just as taught in our online paediatric first aid course.

Ideal Candidates for the Paediatric First Aid Course

This pediatric first aid course is made for people who care for or spend time with children, such as:

• Parents and Guardians
• Nursery Workers
• Nannies and Babysitters 
• Childcare Providers

Reasons to Select Our Paediatric First Aid Course 

• Study at your own pace, from any location — the paediatric first aid course online is accessible 24/7
• Expert-led UK training with industry knowledge
• Simple materials & quizzes to track your progress
• 24/7 assistance + instant certificate download in our pediatric first aid online program

What do you need for the Paediatric First Aid Training?

No prior qualifications are needed. Recommended:

• Strong English skills for clear understanding
• Self-discipline to complete the course successfully
• Basic computer knowledge for smooth online learning

How We Assess

Pass module quizzes (60% minimum score) to progress through the paediatric first aid training.

Certification Process

Open Learning Academy will give you the Certificate of Completion once you complete the paediatric first aid course and assessments. The printed copy requires a £13.99 shipping cost. 

Career Opportunities

• Nursery Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000 per year
• Childminder – £15,000 to £35,000+ per year 
• Teaching Assistant – £19,000 to £26,000 per year
• Nanny – £20,000 to £40,000+ per year
• Playgroup Leader / Early Years Practitioner – £20,000 to £30,000 per year