Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to gain the knowledge and skills required to enable them to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. It is intended for learners such as parents and relatives, pre-school or nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders and nannies, au pairs and foster parents, or anyone who has to deliver ﬁrst aid as part of their role in either childcare settings or a domestic environment.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 7 hours of learning, with a minimum contact time, excluding breaks of 6 hours.

Topics covered

Topics include the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. The qualification also covers how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is choking or suffering from hypovolaemic shock and how to treat minor injuries.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by practical demonstration and multiple-choice theory test.

E-Learning

The e-learning can form part of blended learning if at least 6 hours of the training is face to face; a minimum of 12 hours of learning is provided to learners (when combined with time spent face to face) and; learners’ skills and knowledge is assessed in full during the face-to-face part of the course, in accordance with the qualification specification.

Hardcopy Training Book

This handbook is simple and engaging approach, making it the ideal resource for those looking to achieve a paediatric first aid qualification. The handbook is full of up-to-date information, engaging illustrations and real-life images that bring context to learning.

Important: All of our first-aid presentations are FREE to access for approved Highfield training providers. Once logged in to the Highfield website, these presentations can be found within the Supporting Resources section of the member’s Download Area.