Paediatric First Aid

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Paediatric First Aid

Course Overview: 

The (PFAQ) Paediatric First Aid qualification course is designed for parents and people who work with children.

On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:

  • understand the role of the first aider;
  • recognise and act upon first aid situations;
  • administer (CPR) cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
  • administer first aid to a casualty with minor injuries, and receive
  • free annual updates to keep knowledge and practice current and safe (two will be needed between re-validation of your first aid at work qualification).

The course includes training on adult (8+yrs), child (1-8yrs) and infant (0-1yrs) resuscitation mannequins.
Benefits to the employer:

  • comply with Health and Safety regulations;
  • accredited first aid course provides safe and competent first aiders within the workforce;
  • training designed and delivered to meet with workforce needs, and receive
  • free annual updates for all successful students who undertake their first aid at work qualification with us (HSE recommendation). 
Entry Requirements: 
  • You need to be a minimum of 16 years of age;
  • This is an interactive course which requires the student to participate in physical activity; 
  • Look after children under the age of 16.
Course Delivery: 

The course is delivered on a BESPOKE basis only to organisations and requires a  group booking of  approximately 8 learners for a fee of £150 pp vat exempt .
(Delivery can be at the college or your own premises)
This 12 hour s( 2 days) course consists of:

  • practical sessions;
  • supporting information, and
  • continuous assessment including multi-choice question paper.
Progression Opportunities: 

We also offer a First Aid at Work course and Emergency First Aid at Work course

Additional Information: 

This course is accredited by STA and a yearly update is recommended by HSE.

The certificate is valid for three years (revalidations must take place before the expiry date of the current certificate; candidates will not be accepted on to a refresher course if the certificate is expired).

Contact: 

01792 284400


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