Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work

Level 3 Award
The minimum classroom contact time of six hours can be delivered in one day or spread over a maximum of four weeks, ensuring that each session is a minimum of two hours.
A maximum of 12 learners can be accommodated on this course.
The qualification is available to learners aged 16 or over.

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies providing the knowledge and practical competence to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations. This qualification meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure adequate numbers of appropriately trained personnel.

Unit One:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider.
  • Be able to assess an emergency situation safely.
  • Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive.
  • Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking.
  • Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding.
  • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock.
  • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries

The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration, oral questioning, and written assessment. A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment. Learners pass or are referred.

Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, learners will be awarded an accredited Level 3 certificate in Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended by the Health and Safety Executive that the learner attends annual refresher training.

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