Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid – FA06

Why do our customers choose us?

Our courses are delivered by knowledgeable and enthusiastic first aid trainers, all of whom hold adult teaching qualifications supported by professional qualifications.

They have gained their hands-on first aid experience from a variety of different backgrounds over many years, including nursing, armed forces, emergency services, hospitality, and Voluntary Aid Societies, as well as other industry sectors, before becoming qualified instructors.

Acorn Health and Safety provide training to thousands of staff working in the childcare and education sector every year. From inset days at school to individual childminders seeking a course on the weekend, we can help.

Teaching 18,000 delegates a year Acorn Health & Safety offer training to individuals, groups and entire staff teams. We are committed to providing excellent training delivered in a relaxed, yet informative style.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children in a childcare setting is paramount. Acorn Health and Safety's Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid course equips you with essential first aid skills to confidently handle various emergency first aid situations involving infants and children. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on training, you'll learn to assess and respond to minor injuries and more serious incidents effectively.​

The course includes practical assessments that simulate real-life emergency scenarios, providing you with the experience needed to act swiftly and appropriately when faced with an emergency situation. By employing a range of methods, our experienced trainers ensure that you gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a paediatric first aid certificate, meeting the statutory requirements for those with responsibility for children in various settings. To maintain competency and stay updated with the latest practices, annual refresher training is recommended.

How do we approach Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid training?

Trainers employ a wide range of teaching techniques to meet the needs of individual delegates attending courses.  This course programme, accredited by Qualsafe Awards follows a set syllabus and contains the most up to date information available including:

• Planning for, and dealing with, first aid emergencies involving babies and children
• Unconsciousness and resuscitation of babies and children
• Choking
• Minor cuts, bites, stings, bleeding and shock
• Anaphylactic shock
• Broken bones and sprains
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Poisoning
• Burns
• Effects of extreme heat and cold including febrile convulsions
• Contamination and injury to the eyes and foreign objects in the ears and nose
• Other medical conditions including epilepsy, asthma, diabetes and meningitis

Owing to the practical nature of this course a basis level of general fitness is required.  Delegates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline.  Should you have any questions relating to the accessibility of this course please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

The Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage states that at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings. The certificate must be for a full course consistent with the criteria set out. Childminders, and any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period of time, must hold a full current PFA certificate. PFA training must be renewed every three years and be relevant for workers caring for young children and where relevant, babies. Our Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training meets the PFA requirements.

This course is of 12 hours (two days) duration and includes the 1 day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: Please ensure you bring photo ID with you and present to your trainer at the beginning of the course. This is a requirement of the course accreditation and certificates cannot be provided without it.

If English is your second language you are permitted to bring and use a hard copy bilingual dictionary during the course. Test papers are only available in English however, you can use your bilingual dictionary to help translate words. These can also be used in combination with a full verbally spoken multiple choice question assessment.

What should you expect from Acorn Health & Safety?

We’ll provide delegates with a variety of printed course materials including workbooks and handouts. On successful completion of this course delegates will receive a printed course certificate.

Post course our team of consultants and trainers are available to answer any questions you might have.  You’ll also receive an automatic reminder prior to course expiry.

Our Level 3 Paediatric First course is just one of over 60 courses we offer. Acorn Health & Safety provides training and consultancy in first aid, fire safety, food safety, manual handling, healthcare training and health and safety.

We can provide a wide variety of accredited or tailor-made courses, these can be ‘in-house’ or ‘open’ programmes.

Our ‘in-house’ course programmes are the most cost effective option if you’ve a number of staff requiring training, and in many cases can be adapted to include reference to local policy, practice and documentation.  These courses can be delivered either at any suitable venue or you can privately hire our purpose-built training centre located in Warmley, Bristol, whichever is best suited to your needs.

We also run a rolling programme of ‘open courses’ which are particularly suited for individuals, organisations that only have a few delegates or those looking to release small groups of staff at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Paediatric First Aid (12 Hours) course?
   Answer: Paediatric First Aid (12 Hours) course is a two-day training programme covering essential skills for dealing with illness and injury in babies and children.

2. Who should take this course?
   Answer: It is ideal for nursery staff, early years practitioners, childminders, and anyone responsible for children’s welfare.

3. What topics are included in your training?
   Answer: Acorn’s course covers recognising suspected injuries, treating illness, and responding to common childcare emergencies.

4. Does your course cover medical emergencies?
   Answer: Yes, you’ll learn how to respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies involving infants and children.

5. Will I learn basic life support?
   Answer: Absolutely, our course includes hands-on training in basic life support for children and babies.

6. How does your course teach assessment of the situation?
   Answer: You’ll be shown how to quickly assess the scene to keep yourself and the child safe while deciding on the next steps.

7. What are the assessment criteria for passing?
   Answer: You will be assessed on your practical skills and understanding of the theory covered during our course.

8. Does your course teach full first aid care for children?
   Answer: Yes, it prepares you to deliver confident and competent first aid care in a range of scenarios.

9. Is your training accredited?
   Answer: Yes, our course meets OFSTED and EYFS requirements and is delivered by qualified instructors.

10. How long is your certificate valid?
    Answer: Our certificate is valid for three years, after which a refresher is recommended to keep your skills up to date.

Please contact us to discuss all of your training needs so we can advise the most suitable and cost effective solution.