The Paediatric First Aid course is a two-day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and first aid skills specifically for children and infants (babies) – because their first aid needs differ from those of adults.  

The Paediatric First Aid qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for three years after the date of assessment. It is suitable for anyone who has contact or works with children and infants (babies).

RLSS UK’s Paediatric First Aid training is CIMSPA endorsed, which means it has been quality-assured by CIMSPA. RLSS UK is an active member of the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) whose remit is to collaborate on best practice and maintain quality to ensure the integrity and currency of regulated qualifications.

Prerequisites:

Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of taking the assessment.

No prior first aid knowledge is required.

Course Content:

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider
• How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock
• How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively
• How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction
• How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a head, a neck and a back injury
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock
• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung

Assessment:

The RLSS UK Paediatric First Aid course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work. There is a practical assessment on CPR and first aid, and all assessment criteria must be met to pass the Paediatric First Aid course.

Renewal:

To renew a Paediatric First Aid certificate, candidates must re-qualify by being assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the qualification. A renewal is achieved by redoing the initial 12 hours of course content.