First aid courses

Course Aims and Learning Outcomes:

Unit 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider 

• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider 
• 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 
• 1.3 Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid 

2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely

• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 
• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child 
• 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 

3. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive

• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using an infant and a child manikin 
• 3.3 Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position 
• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position 
• 3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for and infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position 
• 3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure 

4. Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking

• 4.1 Identify when choking is: Mild or Severe 
• 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking 

5. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding

• 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child 
• 5.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding 

6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock

• 6.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock 
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock 

7. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries

• 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid for: • Bites • Stings • Small cuts • Grazes • Bumps and bruises • Small splinters • Nosebleeds 

Unit 2: Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies

1. Be able to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

• 1.1 Recognise a suspected: Fracture or dislocation and Strain or Sprain
• 1.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected: Fracture or dislocation and Strain or Sprain
• 1.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

2. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries

• 2.1 Recognise a suspected: Head Injury and Spinal Injury
• 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected head injury
• 2.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected spinal injury

3. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

• 3.1 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child with a foreign body in the: Eye, Ear and Nose
• 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with an eye injury

4. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.

• 4.1 Recognise suspected: • Diabetic emergencies • Asthma attack • Allergic reaction • Meningitis • Febrile convulsions
• 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suspected to be suffering from • Diabetic emergency • Asthma attack • Allergic reaction • Meningitis • Febrile convulsions.

5. Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.

• 5.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from extreme cold and extreme heat
• 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child who is suffering from: extreme cold • extreme heat

6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock

• 6.1 Identify how to safely manage an incident involving electricity
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child who has suffered an electric shock

7. Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with burns or scalds

• 7.1 Identify how to recognise the severity of burns and scalds
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with burns and scalds

8. Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning

• 8.1 Identify how poisonous substances can enter the body
• 8.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child with sudden poisoning

9. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis

• 9.1 Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child
• 9.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with suspected anaphylaxis
• 9.3 Demonstrate the use of a training device adrenaline auto-injector.

Amazing lady with the ability to teach all learning levels

My daughter at the age of 16 wanted to do the paediatric course but was very nervous to do this on her own, Paula made Lauren feel very welcome with her calm, warming, funny personality, she had built my daughters confidence to participate and pass the paediatric course, I can’t thank her enough for the time and care she had taken to enable my daughter to do this, I would recommend her to anyone, you will not be disappointed.

First Aid Qualification

Have had experience of both training in a personal qualification and as part of an organisation. Well organised, excellent communication. Very good content.

Business Response 18 May 2020
Thankyou for your kind words Caroline.

The best 12hr pediatric first aid training around

I wouldn't go to anybody else for our first aid training. Have used this company for several years for 12hr pediatric first aid training for a pre-school. Myself and all the staff members that have been trained on this course have always found this an enjoyable training course and that is due to trainer. The course is taken over two days and the company have always found a way to accommodate us, usually over weekends. As with all Pre-schools and nurseries it is difficult to take time out when in session. The course is presented in a relaxed atmosphere whereby the trainer makes the training enjoyable and I have to say funny which makes learning so much easier. The theory work is well presented and easy to take in and the practical training is extremely well resourced so that all delegates are able to participate is every aspect. Training has always been well timed and certification has always been provided at the end of the course. Would highly recommend this company.

Business Response 18 May 2020
Thank you for your kind words. For up to date legislation during this challenging time, please check out my website www.abacusprofessionaltraining.co.uk or contact me direct.

We are currently offering Blended learning courses at £80 per person. 6 hrs of in class practical training followed by 6 hrs online. Practical classes are restricted to 4 to maintain a safe working environment, and a fully approved risk assessment in place to minimise cross infection.

Yes, you can with Abacus Professional Training complete half of your course using video online training and then complete day two locally at your workplace or in one of our nationwide 

centres. By completing the Paediatric First Aid Level 3 course in a blended format, means you only attend one day in the class for Trade body or regulated qualifications.

Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content. There is no extra charge for the certificate.  You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.