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Level 3 Diploma in Paediatric First Aid - CPD Accredited
Royal Open College

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Offer ends 21 January 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
3.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

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  • ➥ Latest Update (January 2026)
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The need for qualified paediatric first aid responders has never been more critical. With increasing awareness around child safety, emergency readiness, and health management, parents, carers, educators, and childcare professionals are seeking reliable skills to protect infants and children in emergencies. Whether in schools, nurseries, community centres, or home environments, trained individuals are essential to ensuring prompt, effective care when accidents or sudden illnesses occur.

The Level 3 Diploma in Paediatric First Aid – CPD Accredited offers a complete and practical foundation in emergency response for infants and children. Covering essential areas such as assessing emergency situations, infant and child CPR, treatment of injuries, and urgent responses to asthma attacks, seizures, meningitis, and allergic reactions, this course equips learners with the confidence and competence to act quickly and appropriately. You will also explore key topics such as dental emergencies, environmental conditions, child-specific illnesses, and safe administration of medication in first aid situations.

Beyond immediate first aid measures, the course provides valuable insight into child wellbeing and safety through modules on effective communication, comforting an injured child, injury prevention, and safeguarding responsibilities. Advanced learning in nutrition, including macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary needs, and nutrition education—further strengthens your understanding of child health and long-term wellbeing.

Courses are Included in this Paediatric First Aid Bundle:

  • Course 01: Level 3 Diploma in Paediatric First Aid
  • Course 02: Child Safeguarding Fundamentals
  • Course 03: Nutrition Basics for Health and Care

Learning Outcomes of the Paediatric First Aid Course

  • Assess emergency situations and prioritize immediate actions effectively.
  • Administer basic life support (BLS) to infants and children.
  • Provide first aid for injuries, seizures, asthma, and allergic reactions.
  • Manage common paediatric illnesses, including meningitis and dental emergencies.
  • Comfort and communicate with injured children during emergencies.
  • Equip and maintain an effective first aid kit for children.

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Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

24
sections
25
lectures
3h 46m
total

Course media

Description

Paediatric First Aid

Caring for infants and children requires knowledge of first aid to handle emergencies effectively. This course provides essential skills to assess, respond to, and prevent medical emergencies in young children. From CPR to treating injuries and handling illnesses, you will gain the confidence to act quickly in critical situations.

Course Curriculum of Paediatric First Aid

Module 01: Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
This module introduces the principles and importance of paediatric first aid. Learners explore the role of a first aider and the essential differences in providing care for the paediatric population, providing a solid foundation for recognising paediatric emergencies.

Module 02: Assessing Emergency Situations
Focusing on initial assessment skills for paediatric cases, this module teaches learners how to evaluate scenes, check responsiveness, and identify life-threatening issues in a child. It emphasises calm decision-making and prioritising paediatric care.

Module 03: Basic Life Support (BLS) – Infants
Learners study infant-specific CPR procedures for the paediatric patient, including rescue breaths and chest compressions. The module explains anatomical differences in infants and safe techniques for paediatric BLS.

Module 04: Basic Life Support (BLS) – Children
This module builds on BLS skills with a focus on the older paediatric patient. Learners practise correct CPR ratios and managing choking incidents, emphasising quick and appropriate action in paediatric emergencies.

Module 05: First Aid for Injuries
Covering a broad range of paediatric injuries, this module includes bleeding control, burns, and fractures. Learners gain an understanding of signs and safe management techniques for paediatric injuries of varying severity.

Module 06: Asthma, Seizures, Meningitis & Allergic Reaction
This module explores common but potentially serious paediatric conditions. Learners review asthma attacks, seizure types, and severe allergic reactions, with clear action plans for paediatric emergencies.

Module 07: Dental Emergencies
Here, learners examine dental-related injuries in the paediatric patient. The module explains emergency management steps and when urgent dental or medical care is required for a child.

Module 08: Environmental Conditions
This module looks at how environmental factors affect the paediatric patient, including heatstroke and hypothermia. Learners understand preventive steps and safe responses to paediatric environmental emergencies.

Module 09: Child and Infant-Specific Illnesses
Learners explore a wide range of illnesses commonly affecting the paediatric population. The focus is on recognising symptoms early and providing initial supportive paediatric care.

Module 10: Medication in First Aid
This module outlines the safe use of medications in paediatric first-aid, including consent and dosage basics. It highlights legal limitations and professional responsibilities for paediatric care.

Module 11: First Aid Kit and Equipment
Learners become familiar with essential paediatric first-aid equipment. Emphasis is placed on being organised and prepared with age-appropriate supplies for paediatric emergencies.

Module 12: Communicating and Comforting an Injured Child
Focusing on paediatric-centred communication, this module teaches strategies for calming a distressed child. Emotional support is presented as a crucial part of successful paediatric first-aid response.

Module 13: Child Safety and Injury Prevention
This module examines common hazards and how to prevent accidents in the paediatric environment. Practical prevention strategies for paediatric safety are emphasised.

Module 14: Introduction to Safeguarding
Learners study paediatric safeguarding principles and the importance of protection policies. The module outlines the responsibilities of all individuals working with the paediatric population.

Module 15: Recognising and Responding to Abuse
This module explores types of paediatric abuse and how to identify indicators. Learners practise appropriate responses to concerns involving a paediatric patient.

Module 16: Responding to Concerns and Making Referrals
Building on previous safeguarding modules, this section teaches paediatric reporting procedures and how to escalate concerns to appropriate authorities for a child's welfare.

Module 17: Mental Health, Safeguarding and Wellbeing
This module highlights the link between mental health and paediatric safeguarding. Learners understand the importance of holistic paediatric care for a child's wellbeing.

Module 18: Basics of Nutrition – I
Learners begin exploring paediatric nutrition, including essential food groups and balanced diets. The module helps recognise how diet contributes to paediatric wellbeing.

Module 19: Macronutrients
This module covers carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for the paediatric diet, explaining their functions and impact on growth and development in children.

Module 20: Micronutrients
Focusing on vitamins and minerals, this module examines their role in paediatric immunity, bone health, and cognitive function for a growing child.

Module 21: Diet and Disease
Learners explore how nutrition affects disease risk in the paediatric population. The module emphasises paediatric prevention through dietary awareness.

Module 22: Nutrition Education and Behaviour Change
The final module introduces ways to encourage healthier eating habits in the paediatric population through practical strategies suitable for parents, carers, and childcare settings.

Who is this course for?

Paediatric First Aid

Anyone who is interested in Paediatric First Aid can enrol in this Paediatric First Aid course.

This Paediatric First Aid, CPR, Oxygen, Childcare & Nutrition course is suitable for the following:

  • Nursery Nurse
  • Childminder
  • Teaching Assistant (Primary or Early Years)
  • Nanny / Au Pair
  • Early Years Practitioner
  • Playworker
  • Preschool Teacher

This Paediatric First Aid course is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in the relevant field; Also for those who are interested in enrolling in further -

  • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF) instead.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF)
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
  • TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - PFA
  • Level 3 Award for Emergency First Responders (RQF)
  • Paediatric Blended 12 Hour Infant/Child First Aid (VTQ) - PFA
  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Level 2 Award in Babysitting (RQF)

Requirements

Paediatric First Aid

There is no prior requirement to enrol on this Paediatric First Aid course. All you need to enrol in the Paediatric First Aid program is a smart device and stable internet connection access.

Career path

By undertaking this course, you can explore a range of career paths and pursue various employment prospects such as:

  • After School Club Assistant
  • Paediatric First Aid Trainer
  • Crèche Worker
  • SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
  • Baby Room Leader
  • Childcare Coordinator
  • Family Support Worker
  • Foster Carer

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