Paediatric First Aid for Parents & Carers
Practical Paediatric First Aid Awareness
Course Introduction
Knowing what to do when a baby or child becomes ill or injured can make a huge difference. This practical course is designed specifically for parents, carers, grandparents and others who look after children, providing the confidence and essential first aid skills needed to respond to common childhood emergencies.
Course Overview
This practical course focuses on the first aid situations parents and carers are most likely to face at home and in everyday life. Training is delivered in a supportive, hands-on environment, with plenty of opportunity to practise essential skills and ask questions.
Topics include infant and child CPR, choking, seizures and febrile convulsions, wounds and bleeding, burns and scalds, head injuries, and recognising when a child may be seriously unwell and needs emergency medical help.
This is an awareness course designed to build practical confidence. It is not intended to replace a regulated workplace or Early Years paediatric first aid qualification where one is required.
Course Aim
This course aims to give parents and carers the practical skills and confidence to recognise and respond to common first aid emergencies involving babies and children, while understanding when professional or emergency medical help is needed.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise when a baby or child needs first aid
- Perform infant and child CPR
- Respond to choking in babies and children
- Manage seizures and febrile convulsions
- Deal with wounds, bleeding, burns and scalds
- Recognise and respond appropriately to head injuries
- Identify signs of serious illness
- Know when and how to seek emergency medical help
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for parents, grandparents, carers and anyone who regularly looks after babies or children and wants greater confidence in dealing with first aid emergencies.
No previous first aid knowledge or experience is required.
Duration
3 Hours
This course can be adapted to suit the needs of the group and setting.
Certification
Participants will receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course.
This is a non-regulated awareness course and does not replace a workplace or Early Years paediatric first aid qualification where one is required.
Availability
This course can be delivered for parent groups, community organisations, schools, nurseries and other settings wishing to provide practical first aid awareness for parents and carers. Please contact P3 First Aid Training to discuss group size, venue and delivery requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is designed for parents, grandparents, carers and anyone who regularly looks after babies or children and wants greater confidence in dealing with first aid emergencies. No previous first aid knowledge or experience is required.
What will I learn on the course?
The course focuses on practical first aid situations involving babies and children, including infant and child CPR, choking, seizures and febrile convulsions, wounds and bleeding, burns and scalds, head injuries, serious illness and when to seek emergency medical help.
Is this an accredited Paediatric First Aid qualification?
No. This is a practical first aid awareness course specifically for parents and carers. Participants receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance, but the course does not replace a regulated workplace or Early Years paediatric first aid qualification where one is required.
How long is the course?
The standard course is approximately 3 hours. Delivery can be adapted to suit the needs of a particular group or setting while retaining the core practical content.
Will I get to practise CPR and choking techniques?
Yes. Practical participation is an important part of the course. Learners have the opportunity to practise key emergency skills, including infant and child CPR and responding to choking, using appropriate training equipment.
Does the course include using an AED?
Yes. The course includes awareness of AEDs and their safe use as part of responding to a cardiac emergency. The emphasis is on helping parents and carers understand what to do and feel confident taking action.
Can this course be delivered for a parent group, school, nursery or community organisation?
Yes. P3 can deliver the course for organised groups at suitable venues, including schools, nurseries, community organisations and other settings. Contact us to discuss numbers, venue arrangements and your group’s requirements.
Do I need any previous first aid experience?
No. The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who have previously attended first aid training and would like to refresh their practical skills.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the course receive a P3 First Aid Training Certificate of Attendance.