Paediatric First Aid

Every professional responsible for the care of children needs to know how to respond when an emergency happens. Knowing what to do, when to act and how to respond could save a child's life.

Our comprehensive Paediatric First Aid Online Theory course provides the essential knowledge required to recognise, assess and respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children.

From choking and unconsciousness to serious injuries, burns, poisoning and sudden illness, this course prepares learners to understand the correct first aid responses before putting their knowledge into practice.

This course covers the essential theory component of paediatric first aid training, which learners complete before progressing to the practical training and assessment required to achieve the full Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification.

By completing the theory online first, learners develop their understanding of key first aid principles at their own pace, allowing them to approach their practical training with greater knowledge, confidence and preparation.

This approach offers several advantages:

• Learn before you practise: Build essential theoretical knowledge before attending practical first aid training.

• Study at your own pace: Complete the theory online without the need to attend classroom-based theory sessions.

• Prepare for Level 3: Develop the foundational knowledge required to support practical training and assessment towards the Level 3 qualification.

• Build confidence: Understand how to recognise emergencies and respond appropriately before practising first aid techniques.

• Flexible for schools and nurseries: Enable staff to complete their theoretical learning around existing work commitments.

Please note: This course provides the online theory training only. To obtain the full Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification, learners must also successfully complete the required practical training and assessment with a recognised training provider.