Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course North East
Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid Qualification for Childcare Settings
This Emergency Paediatric First Aid course provides the essential skills needed to respond to life-threatening emergencies involving infants and children.
Delivered across the North East, this qualification is Ofqual-regulated, EYFS-compliant and nationally recognised, making it suitable for support staff and additional first aid cover within childcare settings.
- Save Little Lives
- Increased Confidence
- EYFS Compliant
- Save Little Lives
- Increased Confidence
- EYFS Compliant
Why the Right Paediatric First Aid Qualification Is Essential
If you are responsible for children, you are often the first person to respond when something goes wrong.
From choking incidents and breathing difficulties to sudden illness or injury, situations can develop quickly, and knowing what to do in those first few minutes is critical.
This Emergency Paediatric First Aid course gives learners the confidence to respond to life-threatening situations, while also helping organisations meet their responsibilities under EYFS guidance.
Who This Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Is For
This course is designed for anyone responsible for infants and children, including:
- Nursery support staff
- Teaching assistants who are not unsupervised
- School support staff
- Activity Assistants
- Parents and Grandparents
- Additional first aid cover within childcare settings
Emergency Paediatric First Aid is designed to support a setting, not replace the need for a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider.
What The Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Covers
This course focuses on life-threatening emergency situations involving infants and children.
You will learn how to:
Assess an emergency situation quickly and safely
Perform CPR on infants and children
Use a defibrillator (AED)
Manage choking incidents
Respond to severe bleeding and shock
Deal with an unconscious casualty
Manage seizures
Training is practical throughout, with learners completing hands-on assessments to build confidence.
Course Duration and Certification
1 day | Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) | Valid for 3 years
Our Paediatric First Aid Course is delivered by a Qualsafe Registered Training Centre, this qualification is:
Ofqual regulated
HSE and EYFS compliant
Recognised across the UK
Important EYFS Guidance (Must Read)
It is important to understand how this qualification fits within childcare requirements.
While this course is recognised and compliant, it has limitations.
- A fully qualified Paediatric First Aider must be present in most settings
- A Paediatric First Aider must be present when children are eating
- This is due to the risk of choking and anaphylaxis
In addition:
- EPFA holders must be supervised by a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider
- They cannot be the sole first aider in most childcare environments
This is one of the most common areas where settings misunderstand requirements.
Emergency Paediatric vs Full Paediatric First Aid
This course covers essential life-saving skills, but it is not a full qualification for childcare roles.
The full Paediatric First Aid course goes further by including:
Illness management (asthma, diabetes, meningitis)
Injuries such as fractures and burns
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis with practical training
Ongoing casualty care
For most childcare providers, the full course is the correct and recommended option.
We Always Recommend The Blended Paediatric First Aid Course As The Best Option
If you chooses the blended option, then time away from work will still be 1-day, the online element can be completed by the learner in their own time or time allocated by the workplace.
With blended training:
The theory is completed online in your own time
The practical training is completed face-to-face (1-day)
This means you can achieve the full paediatric first aid qualification with the same time away from work.
In many cases, the time away from work is similar to attending a 1-day course.
👉 Instead of choosing a shorter qualification, you can achieve the full course with very little additional time commitment.
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Hands-On Practical Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training
This course is delivered with a strong focus on practical skills.
You will:
- Practise CPR multiple times on infant and child manikins
- Use defibrillators (AEDs)
- Deal with choking on a child and baby
- Know what to do in an emergency situation
- Be assessed through practical demonstrations
The aim is to ensure learners feel confident enough to act in a real situation.
Onsite Paediatric First Aid Training North East
We specialise in delivering on-site paediatric first aid courses North East, allowing your team to train together at your own premises.
This is the most cost-effective and convenient option for businesses, organisations and community groups.
- Train your whole team together
- Courses tailored to your environment
- Flexible dates and times
- Minimal disruption to your business
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Open First Aid Courses in the North East
If you are booking for yourself or a small group, our open courses are a flexible and affordable option.
We run regular courses in South Shields, Sunderland and Durham, making it easy to find a location that works for you.
These sessions are ideal for individuals, small businesses, as well as charity staff and volunteers who want to gain practical, recognised first aid training.
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Why Choose First Aid and Safety Training?
At First Aid and Safety Training, we focus on delivering high-quality, engaging and practical Paediatric First Aid Training that builds real confidence.
As a Qualsafe Registered Training Centre, our Paediatric First Aid Course North East is:
Ofqual regulated
HSE and EYFS compliant
Aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidance
Our training is:
Friendly and supportive
Suitable for all learners, including those with additional learning needs
Delivered in an engaging, hands-on way
We pride ourselves on ensuring every learner is supported, which is reflected in our excellent feedback and strong pass rates.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course FAQs
Emergency Paediatric First Aid is a Level 3 qualification that focuses on how to respond to life-threatening emergencies involving infants and children, including CPR, choking and severe bleeding.
This course is suitable for support staff, teaching assistants and those providing additional first aid cover within childcare settings. It is often used alongside fully qualified Paediatric First Aiders.
It can contribute towards EYFS requirements, but it does not usually meet them on its own. Most childcare settings require at least one fully qualified Paediatric First Aider to be present at all times.
In most cases, no. Emergency Paediatric First Aid is designed to support a setting, not replace a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. Staff with EPFA should be supervised by someone with the full qualification.
EPFA focuses on life-threatening emergencies only and is completed in one day. The full Paediatric First Aid course is a two-day qualification that also covers illnesses, injuries and conditions such as anaphylaxis, making it the more complete option for childcare settings.
Yes. EYFS guidance requires a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider to be present when children are eating due to the risk of choking and allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
The course covers CPR for infants and children, use of a defibrillator, choking management, severe bleeding, unconscious casualty care and seizure management, all focused on emergency situations.
The course is typically completed in one day and includes both theory and practical training, with learners assessed throughout the session.
The Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is valid for three years. It is recommended that learners complete refresher training to maintain their skills and confidence.
For many childcare settings, yes. The full Paediatric First Aid qualification, particularly the blended option, provides more comprehensive training and meets EYFS requirements fully, often with minimal additional time away from work.
In most cases, we recommend the full Paediatric First Aid course or the blended option, as these provide the level of training and compliance required for most roles.
Choosing the Right Paediatric First Aid Course
Choosing the right paediatric first aid qualification depends on your role, your level of responsibility and the requirements within your setting.
This Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course is ideal for support staff and additional first aid cover, focusing on how to respond to life-threatening emergencies involving infants and children. However, in most childcare environments, a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider is also required to meet EYFS guidance.
Our full range of Paediatric First Aid Training North East includes the Paediatric First Aid Course, which is the full Level 3 qualification required for most childcare settings, covering both emergency situations and everyday illnesses and injuries.
For organisations looking to reduce time away from work while still achieving full compliance, we strongly recommend our Blended Paediatric First Aid Course, which combines online learning with practical training and provides the same full qualification as the classroom-based course.
We also offer Paediatric First Aid Refresher Training to help qualified first aiders maintain their skills and confidence between full qualifications.
If you are unsure which course is right for you or your team, you can explore each option in more detail or speak directly to an instructor on 0191 7166601 for guidance.