Basic Paediatric First Aid

Max Persons: 12
Duration: half day (4 hours)

Begin your journey in gaining a Level 1 certification in basic pediatric first aid with our engaging training program. This course is your first step towards gaining confidence in assisting babies and children in emergencies. Our tutors guide you through the vital topics, making concepts simple and understandable. Our course curriculum is designed specifically for those new to first aid, our course is the perfect starting point for ancillary staff at nursery and primary schools – think dinner ladies, playground supervisors, and more. You'll learn to effectively manage initial emergencies with children, bridging the gap until professional help arrives. What's more, this training paves the way for future progression in first aid expertise, as many of our learners advance to our Paediatric Emergency First Aid (Level 2) and the in-depth 12-hour Pediatric First Aid (Level 3) courses. Embark on this essential learning experience and become a dependable first responder in a child's time of need. If you need help to choose the right course call us and speak to one of our team.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

Basic Paediatric First Aid Course Content

Managing an incident
Unconsciousness/Recovery positions
Asthma
Fainting
Epilepsy
Choking
Burns/Scalds
Minor Injuries
Control of Bleeding
Bandaging
Fractures
Head Injuries
Sprains/Strains
First Aid Kits
Record Keeping

**Please note this course does NOT cover Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Schools should already have fully qualified First Aiders in place**

Certification

Basic Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Successful candidates will be awarded the FRFA Level 1 Basic Paediatric First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB)

Facts and Further Information

Duration: half-day (4 hours)

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Activities & ongoing tutor assessment

Pre-requisite: None

Suggested progression:

Paediatric Emergency First Aid (Level 2)
Paediatric First Aid 12 hour (Level 3)

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Course Prices

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Further Information

Duration: half-day (4 hours)

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Activities & ongoing tutor assessment

Pre-requisite: None

Suggested progression:

Paediatric Emergency First Aid (Level 2)
Paediatric First Aid 12 hour (Level 3)

Why choose First Response? (First Aid) Ltd

First Response (First Aid) Ltd have some of the most amazing trainers out there, and anybody who has had the pleasure of attending any one of the many courses would fully agree with this statement.

Well done, team First Response (First Aid) Ltd and a big thank you goes out to our customers for providing us with so much positive feedback.

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Brian is amazing at what he does. I am on the first aid course at the moment at Calderfields and have another day left to do. I am thoroughly enjoying it and I am confident I will be prepared in the work place. Thank you

Terri Vas, First Aid at Work course
in Walsall
Learning new things that will improve the way you handle food in the workplace and at home. I enjoyed the course and the time went really quickly. Anyone who handles food should go on this course, even if you don't cook or handle food in a workplace, its very informative.

Nicola, Level 2 Food Course
in Oldbury
Fab course, really insightful and lots of practical which was great to recap and boost confidence. Brian, Alice and Dan all made the course very easy to be involved in and enjoyable highly recommend first response and would use again without a doubt.

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I attended the first aid course yesterday and just wanted to say I have worked here for 9 years and this is the best training course I have attended. Practical and Fun.

Margaret, Care Home First Aid - bespoke course
in Dorset
Delivered with ease and professionalism, willing to explain in detail any points not felt clear. Good use of stories to home in points to fix in memory. Interaction excellent linked in with each participant. Well Done...Best training in 30 years.

David Bessant, Paediatric First Aid course - Level 3
in Birmingham
The course was amazing and very easy to follow. Sarah was fantastic and very good. I really enjoyed it!

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