Paediatric First Aid Training

Name: Paediatric First Aid Training
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When a baby or child gets hurt or suddenly falls ill, the first few minutes matter most. Knowing what to do can make a real difference. Our paediatric first aid course gives you the skills and the confidence to act calmly, instead of freezing or panicking.

This is online paediatric first aid training, so you can learn at home, on your lunch break or after the kids are in bed. You’ll work through 8 short modules on your phone, tablet or laptop, and the whole course takes under 4 hours. Each module explains what to do, step by step, in plain English.

You’ll learn how to give CPR to a baby and a child, how to treat burns and stings, how to keep children safe around the home, and how to spot serious illness early. Whether you call it paediatric or pediatric first aid, this online course is built for real life with babies and children. When you pass, your certificate is ready straight away.

Last audited and updated on: 4th November 2026

“First aid training, including paediatric first aid, is a vital skill that can save lives. It empowers individuals to act confidently and effectively in an emergency.”

—British Red Cross , provides humanitarian aid, emergency support, and helps communities.

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Learning Outcomes

This paediatric first aid training is built around real situations you might face with a baby or child. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Explain what a paediatric first aider does, and how to stop germs spreading while you help
Check a scene for danger and work out how serious an incident is
Talk calmly to a hurt or frightened child and help them feel safe
Check whether a baby or child is responsive and breathing
Give CPR to a baby and to a child, and use a defibrillator (AED)
Keep babies and children safe around cots, high chairs, toys and safety gates
Choose and use the right items from a first aid kit
Treat burns, stings and other common injuries and illnesses
Spot serious conditions like anaphylaxis, meningitis, febrile convulsions and asthma attacks, and know what to do
Know when to call 999 or 112, and how to care for the child until help arrives

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What Is Paediatric First Aid?

Paediatric first aid is first aid for babies and children. It’s the help you give in the first minutes after an accident or sudden illness, before a paramedic or doctor takes over. Babies and children aren’t just small adults. Their bodies are different, so skills like CPR and checking breathing are done differently too.

This online paediatric first aid course teaches those skills in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn how to check a child who is hurt, keep them safe, deal with common injuries and illnesses, and know when to call 999. It’s self-paced, so you can study around work, family and everything else.

Who Should Take This Paediatric First Aid Course?

This course is for anyone who looks after babies or children, at home or at work. You don’t need a medical background. If children are in your care, even for an hour, these skills are worth having.

Parents, grandparents and guardians
Nannies, au pairs and babysitters
Nursery staff and childminders who want to refresh their skills
Teachers and teaching assistants
Sports coaches and activity leaders
Youth group leaders and volunteers
Foster carers
Anyone looking for a paediatric first aid refresher

Whoever you are, the goal is the same: to know exactly what to do if a child in your care needs help.

Why Take This Paediatric First Aid Course?

Most emergencies with children don’t happen in dramatic moments. They happen at mealtimes, at bath time and in the playground. This training prepares you for the everyday situations where knowing what to do makes the difference.

Around the home. Use cots, high chairs and safety gates safely.
Kitchens and bath time. Know how to cool a burn or scald quickly.
High temperatures. Keep a child safe during a febrile convulsion.
New foods and stings. Spot an allergic reaction and act fast.
Playgrounds and sports. Tell a minor bump from something serious.
Asthma or diabetes. Know when a child with a condition needs help.
When a child stops responding. Check their breathing and start CPR.

These are everyday moments, not rare disasters. That’s why paediatric first aid training is worth doing before you need it.

Why This Qualification Matters

Children are curious. They climb, explore and put things in their mouths, so accidents happen even with the best supervision. Paediatric first aid helps you respond quickly and calmly when they do.

Acting fast can stop a small problem becoming a serious one
You'll know how to help a child breathe until an ambulance arrives
You'll spot the warning signs of illnesses like meningitis and anaphylaxis
Parents feel safer leaving their children with someone who knows what to do
Employers who work with children value first aid skills
You'll feel more confident and stay calmer under pressure

A paediatric first aid certificate shows you’ve taken the time to learn these skills. More importantly, it means you’re ready if the worst happens.

Job Opportunities and Salary Expectations in the UK

Paediatric first aid training is useful in lots of jobs with children, and many employers mention it in their job adverts. Here are some roles where it helps, with typical yearly pay.

Nursery Practitioner – £18,000–£24,000 per year
Teaching Assistant – £19,000–£25,000 per year
Childcare Worker – £18,000–£23,000 per year
Nanny / Babysitter – £18,000–£30,000 per year (varies by experience and hours)
Healthcare Support Worker – £20,000–£26,000 per year
Early Years Educator – £20,000–£27,000 per year

These pay ranges come from the National Careers Service. Your actual pay will depend on your experience, where you live and your other qualifications. Adding paediatric first aid training to your CV is a simple way to stand out when you apply.

Entry Requirements for Paediatric First Aid Training

There are no entry requirements. You don’t need any first aid or medical experience to start.

Assessment of Paediatric First Aid Training

At the end of the course, you’ll take a short online multiple-choice exam. There’s a mock exam first, so you can practise.

Once you pass, your Digital CPD certificate is ready to download.

Accreditation of Paediatric First Aid Training

All of our courses, including this paediatric first aid course is fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

CPD Accredited

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Association of Healthcare Trainers

The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.

RoSPA Membership

RoSPA Membership recognises commitment to health and safety excellence, offering guidance, resources, and credibility to organisations aiming to reduce risks and improve workplace safety standards.

British Safety Council Member

A British Safety Council Member demonstrates commitment to high health, safety, and wellbeing standards, promoting best practices and safer workplaces across industries.

Certification of Paediatric First Aid Course

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £5.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

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Recommended renewal: 3 years.
Our certifications have no expiry dates, but we recommend renewing them to stay up to date with industry best practices.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Paediatric First Aid Training is as follows:

Module 01: Introduction to Paediatric First Aid

Start with the basics: what paediatric first aid is and what a first aider does. You’ll see how first aid works in nurseries and other childcare settings. You’ll learn how to lower the risk of infection and when to wear gloves and other protective kit. You’ll also learn what goes in a first aid kit, how to store and give medicines safely, and how to record and report an incident.

Module 02: Assessment and Assistance

Learn how to check a hurt child step by step. You’ll make the scene safe and learn the chain of survival. Then you’ll do a head-to-toe check, called a secondary survey, to look for injuries. You’ll also learn the recovery position for babies and children, what to do during a seizure, and how to clean up safely afterwards.

Module 03: Equipment and Techniques

Get to know your first aid kit and how to use it. You’ll learn when it’s safe to move a casualty, and how to help them safely. Then you’ll learn how to use dressings and bandages. This includes roller and tubular gauze bandages, square knots, covering a hand or foot, supporting an injured limb and checking blood flow after bandaging.

Module 04: Loss of Responsiveness and CPR

Find out what to do when a baby or child stops responding. You’ll learn CPR for babies, children and adults, including compressions-only CPR. You’ll see how to hand over CPR to someone else and how to use a defibrillator (AED). You’ll also learn what to do if a baby or child is unresponsive but breathing, or not breathing at all.

Module 05: Paediatric First Aid for Common Illnesses

Allergies, health conditions and small injuries can turn serious if no one spots them. In this module, you’ll learn how to spot and treat allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. You’ll also cover low and high blood sugar (hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia), nosebleeds and food poisoning.

Module 06: First Aid for Acute Medical Conditions

Learn how to help a child in a serious medical emergency. You’ll cover asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies and sickle cell anaemia. You’ll also learn the signs of meningitis and septicaemia, seizures and febrile convulsions, poisoning and electric shock. Finally, you’ll learn how to spot a heart attack and what first aid to give.

Module 07: Call for an Emergency

Know when to call for help and who to call. You’ll learn when a situation needs the emergency services and which service to ask for. You’ll also learn how to care for the child while you wait for help to arrive

Module 08: Caring for Children

The best first aid is stopping accidents before they happen. You’ll learn how to use cots, dummies, high chairs, toys, bike trailers and safety gates safely. The module also covers playground, fire, water and ice safety, including a fire escape plan and safe swimming. Finally, you’ll learn how to teach children about safety and good hygiene.

Paediatric First Aid Training Reviews

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Reviews

It was a very accessible and enjoyable experience getting my certificate in peadiatric first aiding as this course dosen't put excessive stress on you by punishing you for your mistakes. Even if you messed you final exam or mock you where able to go back, look over the modules and give it another try.

Everything goes smooth , pleasure to rising qualification with training Express!

I improved my knowledge in First aid. I had never done any First Aid Training for babies which I found quite interesting.

I liked the quick quizzes after each section as it helped to remind you about what you’d learnt

FAQs About Paediatric First Aid Course

What is a paediatric first aid course?

A paediatric first aid course teaches you how to help a baby or child who is hurt or suddenly unwell. You learn CPR for babies and children, how to treat common injuries and illnesses, and when to call 999.

Can I do a paediatric first aid course online?

Yes. You can learn paediatric first aid online, at your own pace, on a phone, tablet or laptop. It’s a great way to understand what to do and why. Practising CPR on a training manikin adds hands-on confidence, and some workplaces ask for practical training too, so check what yours needs.

Is paediatric first aid the same as pediatric first aid?

Yes. “Paediatric” is the UK spelling and “pediatric” is the US spelling. Both mean first aid for babies and children. Our online pediatric first aid course follows UK practice, such as calling 999 in an emergency.

How long does paediatric first aid training take online?

Our online paediatric first aid training takes 3 hours 49 minutes, including a mock exam and the final exam. You can stop and start whenever you like, so it fits around work and family.

What does paediatric first aid training cover?

This paediatric first aid training covers CPR and using a defibrillator (AED), burns, stings, allergic reactions, asthma, febrile convulsions, meningitis, diabetes and heatstroke. You’ll also learn how to keep children safe around cots, high chairs and safety gates, how to assess an emergency, and when to call 999 or 112.

What is the difference between first aid and paediatric first aid?

Paediatric first aid focuses on babies and children. Their bodies are smaller and react differently, so skills like CPR and checking breathing are adapted for their age. It also covers illnesses that are more common in children, such as febrile convulsions.

What ages does paediatric first aid cover?

Paediatric first aid covers babies and children. Some skills change with age: CPR on a baby under one is done differently from CPR on an older child. This course teaches you both.

How long does a paediatric first aid certificate last?

Our certificate doesn’t expire. We recommend refreshing your training every 3 years, because guidance changes and skills fade when you don’t use them.

Who should take a paediatric first aid course?

Anyone who looks after babies or children: parents, grandparents, nannies, babysitters, teachers, sports coaches and youth volunteers. You don’t need any experience to start.

How much does a paediatric first aid course cost?

Our online paediatric first aid course costs £20 + VAT. Your certificate and unlimited exam retakes are included, and teams of 10 or more get 50% off.

Course Curriculum

Paediatric First Aid
	Module 01: Introduction to Paediatric First Aid	00:18:00
	Module 02: Assessment and Assistance	00:22:00
	Module 03: Equipment and Techniques	00:29:00
	Module 04: Loss of Responsiveness and CPR	00:20:00
	Module 05: Paediatric First Aid for Common Illnesses	00:38:00
	Module 06: First Aid for Acute Medical Conditions	00:22:00
	Module 07: Call for an Emergency	00:14:00
	Module 08: Caring for Children	00:26:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Paediatric First Aid	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Paediatric First Aid	00:20:00
Transcript and Certificate
	Submit a Review	00:00:00
	Get Your Certificate and Transcript	00:00:00