1-Day Paediatric First Aid – Course Content

The 1-Day Paediatric First Aid course provides essential lifesaving skills for anyone responsible for infants and children. It covers the key emergency procedures needed to recognise and respond to a wide range of childhood illnesses and injuries.

Core Paediatric First Aid Skills

• Role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider

• How to assess an emergency situation

• Primary survey (DRABC) for infants and children

• Casualty assessment and scene safety

Life-Saving Procedures

• CPR for infants and children

• Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

• Recovery position for infants and children

• Managing unresponsive breathing and non-breathing casualties

Child & Infant-Specific Emergencies

• Choking (infant and child techniques)

• Anaphylaxis and use of auto-injectors

• Asthma attacks

• Seizures and febrile convulsions

• Shock (recognition and treatment)

Managing Illness & Conditions

• Allergic reactions

• Diabetic emergencies

• Meningitis and sepsis awareness

• Fever management

Injuries & Trauma Care

• Head injuries

• Fractures, sprains, and strains

• Burns and scalds

• Cuts, bruises, and minor wounds

• Nosebleeds

• Poisoning

Workplace & Childcare Environment Safety

• Paediatric first aid kits

• Accident forms and reporting

• Roles under Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements

• Safe practice when dealing with children and infants