
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
Important Skills
Paediatric First Aid Training – HSE & OFSTED Compliant
When it comes to child safety, fast and effective first aid can make all the difference. Our Paediatric First Aid Courseat CKL Training LTD is designed to equip childcare professionals, teachers, and parents with the skills and confidence needed to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children.
This 12-hour course, typically delivered over two days, follows the National Childminding Association (NCMA) and Pre-School Learning Alliance guidelines, ensuring compliance with the National Standards for Early Years Registration. It meets the legal requirements of:
✔ OFSTED & EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Regulations
✔ Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
✔ NCMA & Pre-School Learning Alliance Guidelines
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is essential for:
👶 Nursery Staff, Childminders & Early Years Professionals
🏫 Teachers & Teaching Assistants
👩👦 Nannies, Babysitters & Au Pairs
👪 Parents & Guardians
🛑 Anyone responsible for child welfare & safety
What Does This Course Cover?
This course delivers essential, hands-on first aid skills, enabling participants to react quickly and confidently to emergencies involving children.
🆘 Role of a First Aider – Responsibilities in child-related medical emergencies
📋 Accident Reporting & First Aid Box – Understanding record-keeping and workplace compliance
⚠ Action Planning in Emergencies – How to stay calm and respond efficiently
🩺 Primary & Secondary Assessments – Assessing injuries and symptoms in children
🛏 Recovery Position – Safe positioning for unconscious infants and children
❤️ Infant & Child CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) – Life-saving techniques with AED training
🤯 Infant & Child Choking Management – Hands-on techniques for clearing airway obstructions
🤕 Head Injuries – Recognising concussion, fractures, and trauma
🩸 Bleeding, Shock & Burns – Treatment for wounds, severe burns, and circulatory shock
🦴 Sprains, Strains & Fractures – Managing broken bones and soft tissue injuries
☠ Poisoning, Bites & Stings – Responding to toxins, allergies, and insect bites
👀 Eye, Nose & Ear Obstructions – Safe removal of foreign objects
🦠 Common Childhood Conditions – Meningitis, mumps, croup, febrile seizures, and more
🌬 Asthma, Diabetes & Seizures – Managing breathing difficulties, blood sugar levels, and convulsions
⚡ Allergic Reactions & Anaphylactic Shock – Identifying and administering EpiPen treatment
Additional Course Benefits
✔ Complies with OFSTED & Early Years Requirements – Meets NCMA & Pre-School Learning Alliance standards
✔ Essential for OFSTED Registration – Ensures childcare professionals meet legal first aid standards
✔ HSE-Approved Trainers – Delivered by experienced emergency response professionals
✔ Hands-On Learning – Practical, real-world scenarios to build confidence
✔ Onsite Training Available Across the UK, Scotland & Wales
✔ Flexible Course Delivery – Weekdays, Evenings & Weekends
Certification & Validity
🏆 Nationally Recognised Paediatric First Aid Certificate – Valid for 2 years
🔄 Annual Refresher Recommended – Stay up-to-date with the latest first aid guidelines
Be Prepared – Protect Children with Life-Saving First Aid Training
Having the right first aid knowledge can save a child's life. Ensure your team, childcare setting, or household is equipped to handle emergencies effectively.