The qualification develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: roles and responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis. The qualification is delivered as a three-day programme of training and assessment for learners to allow them to be first aiders in the workplace. Theoretical input is backed up by practical exercises and it is important that candidates participate actively if they are to generate the confidence that the course is designed to impart.
A First Aid Manual will be provided.

The course covers the syllabus approved by the Health and Safety Executive, and on completion candidates will:

Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive
Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking
Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries