Paediatric First Aid Day Release Course in Edinburgh, Scotland (Classroom)

2-Day Paediatric First Aid Course by British Red Cross in Edinburgh, Scotland

The 2-day Paediatric First Aid course is delivered by the British Red Cross, and it is ideal for those who work with or care for babies and children, including early years and childcare professionals.

Delivery Method

This Paediatric First Aid course is delivered in a physical training venue in Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9DQ, over two days one week apart (both dates are shown in each course date).

What is a Paediatric First Aid Course?

Paediatric First Aid is a 2-day training course that is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively to first aid emergencies involving babies and children.

Our Paediatric First Aid course:

• is designed to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• is suitable for nursery staff, childminders, teaching assistants and anyone who works with or cares for babies and children
• is suitable both for learners who require their initial certificate and those renewing their qualification.

The training covers a wide range of first aid emergencies that can affect babies and children, helping learners respond quickly and confidently, as well as recognise when professional medical help is necessary.

Why Choose to Train with Us?

With more than 40 years of experience, working with organisations of all sizes across a range of industries, Red Cross Training is renowned for providing expert first aid training. All Red Cross training courses are clinically accurate and educationally sound.

Red Cross Training is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the design and provision of first aid courses which are based on the latest science, and are continually reviewed and evaluated. Pairing this science with our practical approach allows us to train your staff thoroughly and effectively.

Did you know that:

• the British Red Cross are one of the recognised standard setters for first aid at work in the Health and Safety (first aid) regulation 1981 guidance
• we are one of three authors of the current edition of the first-aid manual, which is recognised as one of the main sources for current first aid guidelines in the UK
• we consistently meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction as demonstrated by our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation; a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS).

What Does Paediatric First Aid Cover?

This 2-day course ensures learners are able to understand, and where relevant, apply the following skills when helping a baby or child. Learners will develop the skills and confidence to help a baby or child who is:

• unresponsive and not breathing, including baby and child CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• unresponsive and breathing
• choking
• bleeding
• suffering from shock
• suffering from a burn or scald
• having a seizure
• suffering from an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis
• suffering from a head, neck or back injury
• suffering from a broken bone, strain or sprain.

The course also includes information on:

• assessing and monitoring a casualty
• common childhood conditions and illnesses
• where and when to get help
• accident recording and reporting.

Learning and Assessment

How are learners assessed?

Learners are continuously evaluated during the course through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, interactive question and answer sessions, quizzes, and engaging activities like role-play. These activities are designed to guide and assist learners in gaining the necessary skills and ensure they can apply their knowledge safely.

How long is a Paediatric First Aid certificate valid for?

Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be awarded a Paediatric First Aid certificate from the British Red Cross. This qualification remains valid for a period of three years.

How long is the Paediatric First Aid course?

The course is delivered over two days, one week apart, usually running from 9am to 5pm each day. Learners are asked to arrive in good time to allow for registration; late arrivals may be refused entry to the course.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Learners will need to demonstrate their ability to use the skills covered on the course to receive the Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Suitable for learners over the age of 16.

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Delegates who successfully complete a British Red Cross First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work Requalification course are awarded a British Red Cross certificate, valid for three years. Certificates are issued by the British Red Cross after the course.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that workplace first aiders also complete a first aid skills update once a year to keep their skills fresh between requalifications.

For other courses, including e-learning, certification details are given in the course description.

You will receive a confirmation email with your order details. Your course joining instructions will follow within one business working day.

If you wish to speak to somebody regarding your course straight away, you can call us on 0808 1966 830 free of charge.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

British Red Cross Training is one of the UK's leading first aid training providers, with more than 40 years' experience delivering first aid courses for the workplace. It was set up in 1984 and now operates within the wider British Red Cross, training thousands of companies across the UK in first aid, mental health at work, and health and safety.

Courses run at more than 150 venues across the UK, and the British Red Cross helps around 150,000 people a year learn first aid. It holds a 99 per cent customer satisfaction rating and ISO 9001:2015 certification, and is acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as a standard setter for first aid training.

All operating surplus from British Red Cross Training goes into the British Red Cross charity fund, supporting people in crisis across the UK and beyond.

Envico Limited is an independent intermediary working in association with British Red Cross. Envico is not accredited by or associated with the HSE or any other examination body or institution in any way. All courses advertised on this website are advertised and delivered by independent and established accredited or approved training providers.