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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Training (2 Days)
The Paediatric First Aid course will provide the theoretical and practical training of First Aid techniques specifically aimed at emergency situations involving infants (aged 0 to 1). This course is suitable for anyone working closely with infants, and children such as teachers, childcare providers, nannies, and parents.
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Our two-day HSE compliant Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course is an online training. The course provides theoretical and practical training in First Aid techniques that are specific to infants aged 0 to 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty. Learners will become familiar with the role of the paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react appropriately to an emergency.
This course is for people who care for babies and children in a professional setting, examples include; teachers, playgroup leaders, childcare providers, Au pairs, nannies, child-minders or delegates working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
Did you know that it is a legal requirement for at least one person with a Level 3 Paediatric first aid certificate to be available at all times within all professional childcare establishments.
Paediatric First Aid Course Certification
On successful completion of the Paediatric First Aid course, you will receive a Highfield accredited certificate and Photo ID Card. The certificate is valid for three years and must be renewed if you wish to continue to act as a first aider in the workplace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paediatric First Aid refers to first aid practices for treatment of children and infants. Professionals involved with childcare in different capacities such as nannies, staff members of nurseries can benefit a lot by Paediatric First Aid training. These training programs help in handling injured or sick children and infants.
Professionals required to supervise infants or children should opt for the Paediatric First Aid Level 3 course. Dealing with different types of emergencies effectively is a natural expectation from such professionals and this course will make you capable of providing effective first aid.
The law does not specify the validity of a first aid course, however, it is recommended that the training is provided every year as a refresher course.
The law does not specify an exact number. However, a risk assessment should be carried out to determine the likelihood of health emergencies. For a high-risk environment, it is recommended to have 1 first aider for every 50 employees. If there is a change in ergonomics, the risk assessment should be updated.
It is highly unlikely that legal action will be taken against a first aider given he or she was following best practice and had the right training. However, you should check with your company's insurance providers whether they cover first aiders' liability in their insurance policy.
Successful candidates will receive an e-certificate along with a Photo ID-card to carry with them while working and fulfilling the position of a Paediatric First Aider.
When you complete this program successfully, the certificate you receive will remain valid for a period of 3 years.
Paediatric First Aid training program and its teachings will be useful only for children and infants.
Yes, you can upgrade from the one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid to a two-day Paediatric First Aid, provided both are achieved within a 7-week period.
Yes, our HSE compliant certificate is nationally recognised and can be used as a part of your registration with Ofsted.