About This Course
Course overview
Develop the practical skills needed to support babies and children in childcare, education and community settings.
Who this course is for
Employees, employers, teachers, childcare professionals, community staff and anyone responsible for workplace or public safety.
Topics covered
- Child and infant assessmentTutor explanation, practical examples and guided learner activity.
- Paediatric CPR, choking and recovery positionTutor explanation, practical examples and guided learner activity.
- Common childhood injuries and illnessesTutor explanation, practical examples and guided learner activity.
- Safeguarding, records and emergency escalationTutor explanation, practical examples and guided learner activity.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the key principles covered in Paediatric First Aid.
- Apply the learning to realistic workplace or community scenarios.
- Recognise when to act, record, report or seek additional support.
- Create practical next steps for continued development.
Course format
Duration: 2 Days
Delivery: Tutor-led classroom training
Includes: Learning activities, downloadable resources and completion evidence where applicable.
Assessment and certification
Learners complete guided checks, practical activities or the relevant knowledge assessment. Successful learners receive a completion record or certificate where applicable.
Review the awarding-body specification, entry requirements, assessment rules and cancellation terms before launch. All text can be edited directly inside LearnDash.
Who this course is for
Demo content: suitable for childcare practitioners, early-years staff, parents, carers and others responsible for babies or children. Confirm final eligibility and sector requirements.
Entry requirements
Demo content: no prior qualification is required for this placeholder. Learners must participate in practical activities using paediatric manikins.
Learning outcomes
- Assess an incident involving a baby or child
- Demonstrate infant and child CPR and recovery positions
- Respond to choking, bleeding, shock and common injuries
- Recognise serious illness, anaphylaxis and seizure-related emergencies
- Record incidents and communicate with parents, carers and emergency services
Assessment and certification
Demo assessment: practical observation, scenario activities and a short knowledge check. Replace with the final approved paediatric first aid assessment specification.
Accreditation: Demo accreditation wording — final awarding-body and regulatory details to be confirmed
Certificate validity: Demo: 3 years — confirm before launch
