half day (3 hours) Children & Babies Emergency First Aid Training - Course Overview
This course provides emergency first aid knowledge for responding to incidents involving babies and young children in domestic and everyday settings. It focuses on simple, practical actions that can be taken in the early stages of an emergency, helping learners respond calmly while waiting for professional help to arrive.
Training covers key paediatric emergency scenarios, such as choking, unconsciousness, the recovery position, and common childhood medical emergencies such as croup, infantile convulsions, and meningitis. This course is designed as a short and accessible introduction to giving emergency first aid for children and babies.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for parents, grandparents, and carers who want basic emergency first aid knowledge to help keep children safe in domestic and informal care settings. It is particularly suited to those with little or no previous first aid experience.
The training also works well as a taster for anyone considering more in-depth paediatric first aid in the future, providing a useful starting point before progressing to Emergency Paediatric First Aid or full Paediatric First Aid training.
Key Topics Covered
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Unconsciousness
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Croup
- Infantile convulsions
- Meningitis
Successful candidates will be awarded the Children & Babies Emergency First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years.
This recognised qualification confirms your ability to respond effectively to emergency situations involving infants and young children, demonstrating essential first aid knowledge and practical skills.
On completion, learners gain a trusted certification that supports workplace requirements and provides a strong foundation for further first aid training.
This course is fully accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and delivered in accordance with the standards outlined in the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
FAIB accreditation guarantees that the training meets strict quality and compliance requirements, providing employers with the assurance that their first aiders are qualified to a nationally recognised standard.
Course Details
- Duration: Half a day (3 hours)
- Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
- Assessment Method: Continuous assessment and practical activities
- Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience
Suggested Progression:
- Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Paediatric First Aid (Also available blended)
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