Paediatric First Aid Level 3

Our 2-day face-to-face course is specifically suited to getting you and your team qualified for paediatric first aid.

Pricing

We strive to give you an affordable price that gives you (or your organisation) your money's worth, with no hidden fees!

From £1065
(No VAT)
For up to a maximum of 12 people

£199
(No VAT)
Per Person

321 Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6ET

Paid parking is available opposite venue

09:00-16:00

242 Wednesbury Road, Pleck, Walsall, WS2 9QN

09:00-16:00

Venue address will be provided after booking

09:00-16:00

17th March 2026

The First Aid Industry Body

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce are accredited by the British Chamber of Commerce.

For you, this means that we have strong ties within the Black Country, working with and being entrusted by businesses across the region.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018)

Registration Ref: ZC099561
Date Registered: 27 Feb 2026
Registration Expires: 26 Feb 2027

Understand the core responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
Conduct a comprehensive scene assessment and prioritise actions based on clinical needs
Communicate clearly and effectively with children, infants, and caregivers
Execute the primary and secondary assessments (DR ABC) to evaluate the casualty's condition
Adhere to first aid principles and best practises during emergency care
Maintain accurate incident records, and adhere to report protocols
Safely manage medication administration in emergency situations
Prevent and manage cross-contamination to ensure infection control

Administer CPR for infants and children, with practical experience using mannequins
Safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for paediatric casualties)
Recognise critical moments to initiate and cease CPR based on the child's response
Correctly position infants and children in the recovery position and monitor respiratory function
Gain a comprehensive understanding of paediatric resuscitation techniques and their nuances

Identify and manage airway obstruction (partial and complete) in children and infants
Practise the choking response using mannequins or choking vests for hands-on experience
Recognise and respond to different types of seizures (absence, focal, febrile, and generalised)
Provide appropriate post-seizure care to ensure safety and recovery
Identify and manage acute medical conditions, i.e. epilepsy, anaphylaxis, auto-injector awareness, asthma and diabetes management, meningitis, sepsis, sickle cell anaemia, croup and febrile convulsions

Provide first aid for minor injuries, such as cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, and splinters
Effectively control bleeding
Recognise and manage shock and other life-threatening injuries (e.g. amputations, internal injuries)
Identify and treat unconsciousness and its underlying causes
Assess and manage fractures, ensuring proper immobilisation and care
Treat burns and scalds with appropriate first aid techniques
Provide care for eye and ear injuries with specific first aid protocols
Recognise and respond to poisoning through ingestion, inhalation, or dermal exposure
Address head injuries including concussion and skull fractures
Manage hypothermia and heat-related illnesses (e.g. heat exhaustion and heat stroke)

Ensure proper maintenance and management of first aid kits
Follow legal requirements for recording and reporting all incidents and treatments
Comply with national and local regulations regarding first aid care and response
Implement infection control practises to maintain a sterile environment during first aid provision