Emergency Paediatric First Aid

course/Award information

QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification is designed in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for:

  • Individuals with Level 2 or 3 childcare qualifications entering an early years setting who need to meet staff-to-child ratio requirements under EYFS.
  • Anyone caring for infants and children—such as parents, guardians, grandparents, or those involved in childcare—who wants to learn essential paediatric first aid skills.
  • Newly qualified entrants to early years settings (Level 2 and/or Level 3) who started on or after 30th June 2016 must hold either a full Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate within three months of starting work.

This 1-day course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to handle a range of paediatric emergencies, including:

  • Managing an unresponsive infant or child
  • CPR
  • Choking
  • Seizures
  • External bleeding…and more.

By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and competence to respond effectively to paediatric first aid situations.

LEVEL 2: FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS (RQF)

Location Dates Price
Glasgow Tue 14 Apr 2026 9am-3pm £95 Book Now
Glasgow Thu 25 Jun 2026 9am-3pm £99 Book Now
Glasgow Tue 18 Aug 2026 9am-3pm £99 Book Now
Glasgow Thu 29 Oct 2026 9am-3pm £99 Book Now
Glasgow Tue 08 Dec 2026 9am-3pm £99 Book Now

Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)

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Glasgow Wed 11 Mar 2026 9am-1pm £55 Book Now
Glasgow Tue 14 Apr 2026 9am-1pm £55 Book Now
Glasgow Mon 18 May 2026 12:30pm-4:30pm £55 Book Now
Glasgow Thu 25 Jun 2026 9am-1pm £57 Book Now
Glasgow Fri 24 Jul 2026 9am-1pm £57 Book Now
Glasgow Tue 18 Aug 2026 9am-1pm £57 Book Now
Glasgow Wed 16 Sep 2026 12:30pm-4:30pm £57 Book Now
Glasgow Thu 29 Oct 2026 9am-1pm £57 Book Now
Glasgow Wed 18 Nov 2026 9am-1pm £57 Book Now
Glasgow Tue 08 Dec 2026 9am-1pm £57 Book Now

Fire Marshal

Location Dates Price
Glasgow Tue 14 Apr 2026 9am-3pm £95 Book Now

REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 16 years of age or older

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
12 Guided Learning Hours 4 Non-Contact Learning Hours

COURSE CONTENT:

This qualification covers:

  • The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
  • Recovery Position
  • CPR and AED
  • Choking
  • Head, neck and back injuries
  • Fractures
  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
  • Meningitis
  • Asthma
  • Febrile Convulsions
  • Seizures
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Poisoning
  • Burns and scalds
  • Electric Shock
  • External Bleeding
  • Hypovolaemic Shock
  • Eye, ear and nose conditions
  • Bites and stings
  • Minor Injuries
  • Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Demonstrate infant CPR and safe use of an AED
  • Demonstrate Child CPR and safe use of an AED
  • Demonstrate ability to administer first aid on a choking casualty
  • Demonstrate the management of an unconscious casualty
  • Demonstrate ability to manage paediatric wounds, bleeding and shock, plus optional extra – catastrophic bleeding
  • Demonstrate the management of paediatric fractures
  • Complete 2 multiple choice question papers with a pass mark of 11/15 and 18/25

HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS DO I NEED

At my workplace or school?

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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.

You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements.  The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.

We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

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