Paediatric First Aid (Level 3) in Edinburgh

Course overview

Our Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course in Edinburgh is the full Ofsted-approved, EYFS-compliant qualification for anyone responsible for babies and children in an early years or childcare setting. Awarded by Qualsafe Awards, it leads to the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) and meets the statutory paediatric first aid requirement set out in the Department for Education's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in full.

The course runs over 2 days and combines clear theory with plenty of hands-on practice. Working with infant and child manikins, you will rehearse CPR, choking response and casualty care in realistic scenarios, building the skills and confidence to act calmly in a real emergency. Sessions are delivered in small groups by experienced trainers, so there is time to practise until you feel genuinely prepared.

Training takes place at Great Michael House in Edinburgh, or we can deliver the course on-site at your nursery, pre-school or childcare setting. To book a place or ask about group training, call us on 0131 376 5633.

What the course covers

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
• Assess an emergency involving an infant or child using the primary survey
• Perform infant and child CPR and use an AED with confidence
• Recognise and treat choking in babies and children
• Place an unresponsive infant or child in the recovery position
• Control external bleeding and manage wounds and shock
• Treat burns, scalds and electric shock
• Manage fractures, and head and spinal injuries
• Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions
• Identify the signs of meningitis and act quickly
• Manage febrile convulsions, seizures and high temperatures
• Support a child during an asthma attack or breathing difficulty
• Treat minor injuries, poisoning, bites and stings
• Know when and how to call for further help

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone responsible for the care of babies and children. It is ideal for nursery and pre-school staff, registered childminders and their assistants, early years staff in schools, and nannies seeking the full qualification. It also suits parents, grandparents and carers who want reliable paediatric first aid skills.

Under the EYFS framework, at least one person with a current full paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when early years children are present, and on outings. Staff who gained a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification on or after 30 June 2016 must also hold a current certificate to be counted in staff-to-child ratios. This course meets that requirement in full and satisfies Ofsted on inspection.

Assessment & certification

There is no daunting written exam. You are assessed by your trainer through practical demonstration and continuous observation across the course, with built-in knowledge checks along the way. On successful completion you will receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) certificate, valid for 3 years and accepted by Ofsted as meeting EYFS requirements. The qualification is awarded by Qualsafe Awards, an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation, so it meets recognised national standards.

Why choose this course?

• The full Ofsted-approved, EYFS-compliant Level 3 qualification, not a shortened version
• Awarded by Qualsafe Awards (Ofqual-recognised), meeting EYFS requirements
• Delivered locally in Edinburgh at Great Michael House, or on-site at your own setting
• Small groups and experienced trainers, with plenty of hands-on practice
• Certificate valid for 3 years, accepted by Ofsted on inspection