Learn Paediatric First Aid to Provide the Best Care for Children whoever they may be.
Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) - blended part 1 at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 5 hours and 56 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- Course manual available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Polish and Arabic
Group Rates also available
This online Paediatric first aid course is our popular part one of the full Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification. ProTrainings were the first to launch blended Paediatric First Aid training courses in 2009 and since then it has become the best blending training option available. Taking half your Paediatric First Aid course online saves you a day in the classroom and you gain the same qualification certificate at the end. You can start now and we have a network of over 1500 instructors across the UK to complete your practical day. Call us for more information.
This course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.
Online Part
This course can be used as the online part of our 2 days Paediatric First Aid for childminders or a stand-alone online course is ideal for families and others who require a one-day course in first aid for adults, infants and children but do not need a course that meets the requirements of registering as a childminder or working in a childcare setting. The course covers life-saving skills but in an informal flexible timetable.
Classroom Part
The classroom version covers the basics of how to deal with accidents and illness that can arise when caring for children, for those who do not require a course for their work.
All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements. ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are fully recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
This course can be completed as the online part 1 of a 2-part blended course. After completing this online course, you may find and attend the classroom-only part 2 course and cut down on the number of days spent in the classroom.
- Childminders
- Parents
- Carers
- Nursery workers
- Social workers
This course comes with 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 5 hours and 56 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
For full details of the online course contents, please visit our Paediatric First Aid Training site.
This course is flexible and can be adapted to the needed of the students. It includes subjects like:
- Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
- Paediatric first aid provision
- Paediatric Blended
- Paediatric Accident reporting and Record-Keeping
- Reporting and Consent
- Fears of First Aid
- Asking permission to help
- Calling the EMS
- Waiting for the EMS to arrive
- Scene Safety
- Chain of Survival
- Drab and the ABCD's
- Differences in Child Size
- Planning for emergencies
- Initial Assessment and the Recovery Position
- Infant recovery Position
- BSi First Aid Kit
- Cardiac Arrest and CPR
- Introduction to Paediatric and Adult CPR
- Older Child and Adult CPR
- CPR Handover
- Compressions only CPR
- Drowning
- AED Introduction
- Child CPR
- Child CPR Breakdown
- Infant CPR
- Choking Management
- Introduction to Choking
- Older Child and Adult Choking
- Child Choking
- Infant Choking
- Bleeding Control
- Types of Bleeding
- Serious Bleeding
- Embedded Object
- Child Bleeding Control
- Nose Bleeds
- Plasters
- Other Types of Injury
- Minor Injuries
- Secondary Care for Injury and Illness
- Shock
- Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
- Spinal Injury
- Treating a Burn
- Treating a burn with cling film
- Electrical Injuries
- Paediatric Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Febrile Convulsions
- Fractures
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Meningitis
- Sickle Cell
- Croup
- Eye Injuries
- Heat Emergencies
- Cold Emergencies
- Injury and Illness in Children
- Childhood illnesses and Accidents
- Illness Assessment for Children
- Paediatric Asthma
- Paediatric Diabetic Emergencies
- Fractures
- Splints
- Dislocated Shoulders and Joints
- Paediatric Seizures
- Head Injury
- Foreign Objects
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Poisonous Plants and Fungi
- Meningitis
- Sickle Cell
- Febrile Convulsions
- Croup
- Summary
- Form 15 - Open Response - Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Theoretical Assessment
- Paediatric First Aid Student Manual Version V8.7 - 2021 guidelines with ERC first aid changes
- ProTrainings - COVID-19 Update on CPR from the UK Resus Council
- EmergencySMS service leaflet
- AED infographic will guide you through the steps
- Adult CPR Flowchart
- Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Anatomy and Physiology Human Body Picture Reference Book Student Manual V8.3
- Arabic Student First Aid Manual V7.0
- Asthma UK - Astma Plan for Children
- Asthma UK weblink
- Asthma spacer user instructions - GlaxoSmithKline Aerochamber Plus
- CAT Tourniquet instruction leaflet
- CPR and Coronavirus video - Guidance on delivering CPR out of hospital has changed where Coronavirus COVID 19 is known or suspected
- Celox haemostatic leaflet
- Child CPR Flowchart
- Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Child and Infant CPR Flowchart Handout
- Childcare Accident Book
- Clean hand techniques leaflet
- Consent for permitting the administration of medication in the absence of parent V1.0
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Dutch - Student manual
- Emerade - Package leaflet: Information for the user
- EpiPen Guide
- EpiPen Patient information leaflet
- EpiPen instruction leaflet
- EpiPen patient information sheet
- Epilepsy Action leaflet
- Epilepsy and education information for parents leaflet
- Epilepsy facts and figures leaflet
- Epilepsy in Action Leaflet (register on www.epilepsy.org.uk)
- Example of an accident report form for Paediatric courses - student handout or they can download from their dashboard
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- First Aid Student Manual - Welsh
- First Aid and Social Distancing poster
- First Aid at Work Regulations 1981 HSE document
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- French - First Aid Plus student manual
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HSE guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 19
- HeartSine 350 Information Leaflet
- Heartsine 350 AED unit
- Heartsine 500 AED unit
- Home Emergency Contact Sheet
- How to register to call EMS by text
- How to use Celox Haemstatic gauze
- How to use Celox gauze
- How to use Celox granules
- Infant CPR Flowchart
- Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Italian - Student manual
- Jext Product Data Sheets
- Jext patient Information Sheet
- Joint Epilepsy Council Prevalence and Incidence figures of Epilepsy September 2011
- Lifepac CR2 AED Data Sheet
- Link to HeadSmart website
- Link to our Concussion ad Brain injury course in association with Headway, a head injury charity
- Link to the Association of Nanny Agencies website
- Link to the HSE website
- Meningitis Now website with many leaflets and resources link
- NHS Choices Web link
- Nilaqua Hand Wash leaflet
- Oxygen User Instructions - Gas rentals are available from ProTrainings, contact us for more information
- Oxygen and Analgesic gases from ProTrainings
- Personal Medical Information Sheet
- Polish - Student manual
- Polish Student Manual - Pierwsza Pomoc w Pracy Ksiazka studenta V8.3 - 2021 guidelines
- ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
- ProTrainings Defibrillator eGuide
- RIDDOR October 2013 Changes
- RIDDOR link to the HSE guide
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Spanish - Student manual
- Spanish general student manual V7.0
- UK Resus Council 2015 Guidelines updated 2015 Link
- UK Resus Council BLS and AED Guidelines 2015
- Ukrainian - Student manual
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Web link to the Joint Epilepsy Council website - JEC
- Workplace Accident Book
- Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
- Zoll AED Plus user guide
I work in a childcare setting, can I complete some of my first aid training online?
Yes, you can with ProTrainings 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.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 300 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
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 and a certified CPD statement. 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.
Do you sell first aid kits and equipment?
Yes, we sell over 1000 products from first aid kits to plasters. We also sell a wide range of medical devices, equipment and everything you need to deal with a first aid emergency and to comply in the workplace with first aid provision. See our first aid equipment online store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Do you have 360 videos on your courses?
Yes, we are adding 360 videos to many courses. These videos can be viewed on any device and allow you to see the video around 360 degrees to gain a better insight into the film. We use these for things like first aid and health and safety and will be adding more in the coming weeks.
Can I take this course virtually online with a real instructor?
Yes, this course can be taken virtually. The course is taught thought our virtual learning platform and a Zoom link. The course is taught by a real instructor online and you can interact with the instructor, ask questions just like a face to face lesson but without the travelling. Testing is carried out using our interactive online tests and you receive the same certificate at the end as you would with a face to face lesson. Contact us for more information and to see if this is available for you.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“Videos are easy to go back to as well as easy to understand ”
- Louise, Child Care / Day Care Provider from England
“Just completed the Blended Paediatric Training online. Absolutely fantastic training videos and well thought out questions to test knowledge. This training will be invaluable as a childminder.”
- Denise, Childminder from Middlesex
“Videos are easy to go back to as well as easy to understand ”
- Louise, Child Care / Day Care Provider from England
“Just completed the Blended Paediatric Training online. Absolutely fantastic training videos and well thought out questions to test knowledge. This training will be invaluable as a childminder.”
- Denise, Childminder from Middlesex
