Paediatric First Aid

This course is approved by the following organisation: CPD and is the equivalent of 3 CPD units.

Paediatric First Aid Overview:

First aid covers a multitude of skill sets and responses to many medical situations. Its primary aim, is to provide immediate medical care and treatment that will either resolve the situation (in less serious ‘everyday’ cases) or provide an essential short-term emergency stop-gap until professional medical assistance is in place.

This online Paediatric first aid E-Learning course aims to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to deal with paediatric first aid situations. The Paediatric first aid E-Learning online course covers all of the key topics including: emergency planning, assessing a situation, basic Life Support, CPR, shock, fractures, bleeding and a range of other minor illness and injuries.

Please be aware that having a theoretical knowledge on its own is not enough to be considered competent in paediatric first aid and practical demonstration in some areas is required to complete this training.

Paediatric First Aid Target Audience

Paediatric first aid is a skill that would be useful for anyone that works with children and infants. This includes those working in nursery, school and pre-school environments, as well as professional childminders, club leaders and sports coaches.

Paediatric First Aid Advantages

Although it can sometimes be difficult in what are often emotionally charged circumstances, First Aiders need to remain as calm and objective as possible, especially when there is a medical emergency. Having the training and knowledge to deal with the situation effectively

CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Duration of the course

115 minutes

Paediatric First Aid Modules

Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
Planning and Preparation
Essential First Aid Knowledge and Skills
Basic Life Support
Fractures and Head Injuries
Shock, Bleeding and Dressing Wounds
Specific Medical Conditions
Minor Injuries
First Aid Documentation and First Aid Kits