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Health and Safety None 4h2m

Paediatric First Aid Course

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435 Students
Updated: May 14, 2026

Course Overview

Everything you need to know before you enroll.

Duration

4h2m

Access

Lifetime Access

Level

None

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Description

Do you ever wonder what you would do if a child stopped breathing? If so, our pediatric first aid course will show you the steps to help and possibly save a life with the guidance of paediatric first aid training!

The Overview of the Paediatric First Aid Course

Every minute counts when a child is in danger. Thus, our course is a great learning opportunity for you. It provides you with the skills to act fast and keep a child safe until help arrives, just like in an emergency paediatric first aid situation.

This course will teach you how to check for breathing, give CPR, stop bleeding, and treat other issues like burns and cuts. You will also learn how to keep calm and think clearly in stressful situations. Everything is explained in an easy way, so you know exactly what to do — whether it's a minor cut or a full pediatric first aid training response.

What is stopping you? Enrol in our paediatric first aid course now and become someone a child can count on! You’ll also be eligible for a paediatric first aid certificate upon completion.

Full Potential of the Paediatric First Aid Course

Know What To Do:

You will learn step-by-step what to do in different situations. As a result, it will help you to act fast and safely, based on the lessons of a paediatric 1st aid curriculum.

Treat Both Small and Big Issues:

You will learn how to handle most problems such as cuts, burns, seizures. Therefore, you can help children before the issue becomes worse, using your paediatric first aid certification.

Think Clearly:

With the help of this course, you will learn when to act on your own and when to call for help. Thus, you can make the right call every time — a key takeaway from our paediatric first aid course.

Improve Your Career Chances:

First aid is a skill that many employers look for. Hence, taking this course will help you strengthen your resume and increase your chances of getting hired, especially if you complete the paediatric first aid course online.

Paediatric First Aid Course Goals

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Gain an understanding of the principles of paediatric first aid.
  2. Recognise the values and responsibilities of a First Aider.
  3. Be familiar with how to perform a primary survey on a child victim.
  4. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an infant or child victim.
  5. Understand the proper way to place babies and children in the recovery posture.
  6. Be able to handle and react to shock, bleeding, wounds, and choking in children and newborns.
  7. Be able to handle and react to fractures and injuries to the head and eyes.
  8. Understand how to treat kids who have high temperatures, hyperventilation, diabetic emergencies, epileptic seizures, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, and nosebleeds.
  9. Conduct a survey and evaluate the incident's risk.
  10. Give a child or infant resuscitation.
  11. Diagnose and manage children's mild illnesses.
  12. Respond to crises and treat serious illnesses in kids.
  13. Understand when to call the emergency services as part of your pediatric first aid responsibilities.

Who Can Enrol in the Paediatric First Aid Training

This pediatric first aid course is perfect for anyone looking after children or babies, including:

  1. Parents and Carers
  2. Nursery Staff
  3. Babysitters and Nannies
  4. Teachers and School Staff

Our Unique Approach to Paediatric First Aid Training

  1. Study anywhere, at any time, with round-the-clock student assistance through our online paediatric first aid course
  2. Clear, well-researched, and expert-led course materials to help you.
  3. Each module ends with a quiz to monitor your progress.
  4. Instant feedback and results for the quiz.

Eligibility Criteria for Paediatric First Aid Training

There is no prerequisite. Nonetheless, you need to:

  1. Be proficient in English.
  2. Be self-motivated and self-driven.
  3. Possess basic internet and computer skills.
  4. Be older than 16 years old — ideal for those interested in a paediatric first aid qualification.

Certification Process

Finish all the module quizzes at a minimum of 60% in order to receive your certificate. A printable PDF costs £13.99 and certifies your successful completion of the paediatric first aid course.

Career Path

  1. Nursery Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000 per year
  2. Childminder – £15,000 to £35,000+ per year 
  3. Teaching Assistant – £19,000 to £26,000 per year
  4. Nanny – £20,000 to £40,000+ per year
  5. Playgroup Leader / Early Years Practitioner – £20,000 to £30,000 per year



Course Curriculum

Module 01: Paediatric First Aid: An Overview

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20 min

Module 02: Principles & Role of a First Aider

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13 min

Module 03: First Aid Basics

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34 min

Module 04: Assessing the Situation and Provide Assistance

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44 min

Module 05: Conducting CPR

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22 min

Module 06: Tackling Common Illnesses, Injuries and Incidents

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67 min

Module 07: Combat Severe Medical Situations through First Aid

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25 min

Module 08: How to Face the Crisis?

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17 min

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How to earn your certificate:

  1. Complete all learning modules
  2. Pass quizzes with at least 60%
  3. Finish the final assessment
  4. Unlock and download your certificate
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Brilliant course, honestly. I learnt more in a week than I did in a whole term of self-study after office hours

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Really clear, really calm, no nonsense. Perfect if you don’t want anything too fancy, just good teaching.

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Fully helpful, I finally understand the basics without feeling confused. Could’ve used a few more real-life examples, but still very good.

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Their learner support was great and friendly. actually helped me a lot to sort things out when I needed it.

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Their course topics are so work-friendly. I’d happily take another course here.

8 months ago

Ben Carter

Ben Carter

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Spot on. Told me exactly what I needed in plain English.

1 year ago

Jack Turner

Jack Turner

★★★★★

This course explained everything in simple terms, no waffle. Ideal if you’re just starting.

1 year ago

Chloe Marsh

Chloe Marsh

★★★★★

Really smooth to get through. Feels practical, not textbook stuff.

1 year ago

Ellie Jones

Ellie Jones

★★★★★

I was after a Teaching Assistant course I could do from home. On CourseCave, I ticked online and part‑time and it showed me a few good options straight away.

1 year ago

Ruby Clarke

Ruby Clarke

★★★★★

I didn’t know whether to do Level 2 or Level 3 admin. The Course Cave blog explained each level in plain English, so I could choose without guessing

1 year ago

Olivia Green

Olivia Green

★★★★☆

I liked the Course Cave showed what each course covers, lesson by lesson. I picked a digital marketing course because I could see all the topics before paying

10 months ago

Josh Atkinson

Josh Atkinson

★★★★☆

The new Course Cave site is much clearer than before. Took me about a minute to go from search to picking a course.

1 year ago

Sophie Patel

Sophie Patel

★★★★★

Brilliant course, honestly. I learnt more in a week than I did in a whole term of self-study after office hours

1 year ago

George Ahmed

George Ahmed

★★★★☆

Really clear, really calm, no nonsense. Perfect if you don’t want anything too fancy, just good teaching.

1 year ago

Amelia Clarke

Amelia Clarke

★★★★★

Fully helpful, I finally understand the basics without feeling confused. Could’ve used a few more real-life examples, but still very good.

1 year ago

Sophie Reed

Sophie Reed

★★★★☆

Their learner support was great and friendly. actually helped me a lot to sort things out when I needed it.

1 year ago

Holly Webster

Holly Webster

★★★★★

Their course topics are so work-friendly. I’d happily take another course here.

8 months ago

Ben Carter

Ben Carter

★★★★★

Spot on. Told me exactly what I needed in plain English.

1 year ago

Jack Turner

Jack Turner

★★★★★

This course explained everything in simple terms, no waffle. Ideal if you’re just starting.

1 year ago

Chloe Marsh

Chloe Marsh

★★★★★

Really smooth to get through. Feels practical, not textbook stuff.

1 year ago

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