Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop the essential skills and knowledge required to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations that may occur when caring for infants and children. During this 1-day course, learners will develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to respond confidently to a range of paediatric first aid emergencies.
Training can be delivered at your venue for group bookings, or you may prefer to attend one of our open public courses, which run on selected dates throughout the year.
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Key course information
1 day
On-Site training at your workplace serving in Sussex, Surrey & Kent. For further locations, please contact us for a quote.
Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Practical demo, scenario-based learning, and small group exercises in a supportive and engaging environment.
Anyone responsible for the care of infants and children, including:
Parents and guardians
Grandparents
Childminders and nursery staff
Teachers and teaching assistants
Anyone with professional or personal responsibility for young children
This course meets the requirements for Ofsted registration on the Voluntary Register.
Successful learners will receive a QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) this certificate is valid for 3 years.
Our course covers a wide range of topics:
We also teach to the most current European Resuscitation Council guidelines, placing emphasis on both the practical and physiological areas of effective CPR and patient management.
Role and responsibilities of the first aider
Primary and secondary assessment
Airway obstruction (choking)
Bone, joint and muscle injuries
Shock
Asthma
Childhood illnesses including meningitis
Priorities of treatment
Infant and child CPR
Wounds and bleeding
Burns and scalds
Anaphylaxis
Poisoning and foreign bodies in ears & nose
Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Book a training course:
Training can be delivered at your venue at a time convenient for your organisation in
small group training to maximise participation.
Please contact for costings or create a booking with your desired date and team size and we will be in touch.
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Successful learners will understand the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider and develop the knowledge and practical skills required to safely manage emergency situations involving infants and children. This regulated and nationally recognised qualification equips learners with the confidence to respond effectively to a range of paediatric first aid incidents.
This course meets the Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) first aid requirements for Nursery staff, Childminders, Early years teachers and Nannies and childcare providers.
QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
2 days on-site or 1 day online e-learning and 1 days on-site
At your workplace
Training includes: Day one, Paediatric emergency training. Day two, Injuries and medical conditions.
This course has been designed to allow qualified paediatric first aiders to refresh their knowledge and practise key lifesaving skills each year, helping them remain confident and competent until their full requalification training is required.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework recommends that early years providers consider whether paediatric first aiders should undertake annual refresher training.
Paediatric First Aid Annual Refresher (QAR) Certificate of Attendance
3 hours
At your workplace
Training includes: First Aid Fundamentals, Medical Emergencies and Minor & Environmental Injuries.
The combined course is for people who have a specific responsibility at work to maintain adequate first aid provision for both employees (adults) and paediatrics in their care. This combined course allows the learner to gain both qualifications in 1 day rather than sitting each qualification individually over 2 days!
Ofqual Accreditation Level 3 PEFAW and Level 3 EFAW
1 day
At your workplace
Training includes: First Aid Fundamentals, Medical Emergencies and Minor & Environmental Injuries.
With Benedict’s Law and new allergy safety expectations coming into force in England from September 2026, schools are being encouraged to ensure staff are confident, prepared and able to respond quickly to an allergic emergency.
CPD Certificates Supplied
~ 2 hours
At your workplace
Training includes: Providing safe & appropriate treatment, including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors.
Burgess Hill First Aid Training Course events
All of our training courses are run by highly qualified and motivated staff dedicated to delivering the highest quality training at The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill, RH15 9LR View on map. Free Parking at venue and coffee lounge available.
Designed for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide adult, child or infant basic life support (BLS), safely use a defibrillator (AED) and provide management of anaphylaxis. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care. Successful Learners will develop the practical competencies needed to provide adult, child and infant BLS, safely use an AED and manage a casualty with anaphylaxis. The course will not only refresh your practical skills but will also update you on any resuscitation guideline changes within the previous twelve months.
We can facilitate the delivery of both our QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) and QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) together in 1 day. After successful course completion, the learner will receive two certificates, one for each qualification. We are able to conduct group training sessions at your venue or you may wish to join one of our open public courses of which we run various dates throughout the year.
The First Aid at Work Yearly Refresher Training is specifically designed to allow qualified first aiders to update their first aid skills yearly, until requalification training is required. Please note this is not a requalification course. Successful candidates will leave with a renewed confidence, having had the opportunity to practise essential first aid procedures, as well as learn the latest techniques needed to deal with an emergency situation. With all subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to satisfy HSE requirements whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activities!
The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations. This a regulated qualification and be rest assured it meets and fulfils your legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training. This course will also cover the Adult and Paediatric first aid and all learners will qualify for both qualifications in 1 day rather than sitting each qualification individually over 2 days.