The Paediatric First Aid (PFA) course equips those working in a childcare setting with the essential skills to effectively manage first aid incidents. It covers key areas for infants and children such as the roles and responsibilities of a first aider, scene safety, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). It also covers acute medical conditions, sudden illness, anaphylaxis, poisoning, shock, body temperatures and further injuries which can be sustained such as head, spinal or conditions specific to the ears, eyes and nose. The full classroom course runs over two consecutive days and includes both theoretical and practical elements.

The PFA course can also be achieved through our blended learning option and allows for more flexibility, utilising our e-learning portal. This consists of one day online e-learning in your own time prior to attending a one day classroom session.

By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to effectively respond to accidents, either in a childcare setting, workplace or at home.

The Paediatric 12 Hour Child/Infant First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification aligns with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, specifically under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. It also meets the standards set by the Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines 2021 and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework.