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1959 Paediatric First Aid (EYFS/OFSTED) - Course Overview
This Paediatric First Aid certificate is designed for individuals working in childcare or early years settings. The training meets the paediatric first aid requirements set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is recognised for Ofsted-regulated environments.
The qualification helps learners develop the knowledge and skills needed to respond to a wide range of paediatric first aid situations, including illnesses, injuries, and emergency incidents involving babies and young children.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for anyone responsible for the care of babies and young children in a professional setting. It is particularly relevant for nursery staff, childminders, preschool workers, teaching assistants, and other early years practitioners who need to meet EYFS first aid requirements.
It can also be for individuals beginning a role in childcare or education who need to gain the full Paediatric First Aid qualification in order to be included in staff-to-child ratios within Ofsted-registered settings.
Paediatric First Aid Course Structure:
The Paediatric First Aid course is a two-unit award, consisting of:
Unit 1: Paediatric Emergency First Aid
Unit 2: Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
This course is typically delivered over two days of face-to-face training. However, a blended learning option is also available for those who prefer a more flexible approach.
The Blended Paediatric First Aid course allows learners to achieve the full qualification by completing an online eLearning module before attending one day of face-to-face training, instead of the standard two days in the classroom.
The eLearning can be completed at your own pace and may be split across multiple sittings. It is designed to take approximately six hours, although this may vary depending on prior knowledge and confidence using online learning systems. Further information on this can be found on the Blended Paediatric First Aid page.
As Per Annex A: Criteria for Effective PFA Training
Taken directly from the Statutory Framework for the early years' foundation stage.
Unit 1: Paediatric Emergency First Aid
- Assess an emergency situation and prioritise appropriate action
- Respond to an unresponsive baby or child who is breathing normally
- Respond to an unresponsive baby or child who is not breathing normally
- Manage seizures in babies and children
- Respond to choking incidents
- Control bleeding
- Recognise and treat shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock)
Unit 2: Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
- Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions
- Electric shock
- Burns and scalds
- Suspected fractures
- Head, neck, and back injuries
- Poisoning
- Foreign objects in the eyes, ears, or nose
- Eye injuries
- Bites and stings
- Effects of extreme heat or cold
- Medical conditions such as diabetic emergencies, asthma attacks, meningitis, and febrile convulsions
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents)
* Basic training in the safe use of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors included as standard as of 1st June 2019
Successful candidates will be awarded the Paediatric First Aid certificate which is valid for 3 years. This qualification confirms that learners have the skills and knowledge needed to respond to a range of illnesses, injuries, and emergency situations involving infants and young children.
Refresher training is recommended to help keep first aid skills up to date throughout the certification period.
This course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB), confirming that the training meets recognised industry standards and follows current best practice in first aid training.
FAIB accreditation helps ensure the course content, delivery, and certification align with relevant workplace and childcare training requirements.
Course Details
- Duration: Two days (12 hours)
- Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
- Assessment Method: Activities, test paper, practical assessments
- Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience
*This course is also available blended.
Suggested Progression:
- Recommended annual refresher training
- Mandatory requalification training every three years
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