Paediatric First Aid Refresher Course North East

Annual Refresher Training for Paediatric First Aiders

This paediatric first aid refresher course is designed to help qualified first aiders maintain their skills, confidence and readiness between full qualifications.

Delivered across the North East, this course focuses on practical, hands-on training to ensure you stay confident when responding to emergencies involving infants and children.

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  • Save Little Lives
  • Increased Confidence
  • Workplace Compliance

Why The Paediatric First Aid Refresher Course Matters

First aid skills can fade over time, especially if they are not used regularly.

In an emergency, there is no time to stop and think, you rely on what you remember and what you have practised.

This is why annual refresher training is strongly recommended, helping you:

Keep key skills fresh
Stay up to date with best practice
Build confidence in responding to emergencies
Reduce hesitation in real-life situations

For anyone working with children, this added confidence can make a real difference.

Who The Paediatric Refresher Course Is For

This course is suitable for anyone who already holds a valid:

  • Paediatric First Aid (PFA) qualification
  • Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) qualification

It is ideal for:

  • Nursery staff
  • Childminders
  • School staff and teaching assistants
  • Anyone working in childcare settings

For most roles, this is the qualification required to meet EYFS standards.

Why Paediatric First Aid Refresher Training Matters

Important – The Paediatric First Aid Refresher Course Does Not Requalify You

It is important to understand the purpose of this course.

This refresher training:

Does not renew or extend your qualification
Does not replace the full Paediatric First Aid course
Is designed to support your existing knowledge

If your qualification is due to expire, you will need to complete the full course or requalification.

What You Will Cover on the Refresher Course

This course focuses on key life-saving skills involving infants and children, with practical training throughout.

You will revisit:

Emergency scene assessment and primary survey
Infant and child CPR and AED use
Choking management
Unconscious casualty care and recovery position
Seizure management

There is also the option to include catastrophic bleeding training, covering wound packing and tourniquet use in life-threatening situations

Paediatric First Aid Refresher Course Duration and Certification

1/2 day | Annual Refresher Training | Practical Only

Our Paediatric First Aid Refresher Course is delivered by a Qualsafe Registered Training Centre, this qualification is:

Ofqual regulated
HSE and EYFS compliant
Recognised across the UK

Hands-On Practical Paediatric First Aid Refresher Training

This is a practical course designed to build confidence through repetition.

You will:

  • Practise CPR on infant and child manikins
  • Use defibrillators (AEDs)
  • Deal with Unconsious child or baby
  • Deal with Choking
  • Administer an Epipen to casualty
  • Know what to do in an emergency situation

Learners practise skills multiple times to ensure confidence and competence

Hands-On Practical Paediatric First Aid Refresher Training

Supporting Your Full Paediatric First Aid Qualification

This course is designed to support your existing qualification, not replace it.

For most childcare settings, a valid full Paediatric First Aid qualification is still required to meet EYFS requirements.

If your qualification is nearing expiry, we recommend completing the full course or a blended option to remain compliant.

On-site 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.

You can check out hundreds of five star reviews on Google, Trustpilot, Yell and Facebook.

If you are unsure what you need, you contact us direct and we will help.

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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 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.

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Paediatric First Aid Refresher Course FAQs

A paediatric first aid refresher course is designed to help qualified first aiders revisit and practise key life-saving skills involving infants and children. It focuses on maintaining confidence and competence between full qualifications.

This course is suitable for anyone who already holds a valid Paediatric First Aid (PFA) or Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) qualification and wants to keep their skills up to date.

No. This course does not renew or extend your qualification. It is designed to support your existing training and help maintain your skills. To renew your qualification, you will need to complete the full course or requalification.

First aid skills can fade over time if they are not used regularly. Refresher training helps you stay confident, improves your response time in an emergency and ensures you are familiar with current best practice.

The course revisits key emergency skills such as CPR for infants and children, choking management, use of a defibrillator, unconscious casualty care and emergency response techniques.

The refresher course focuses on core life-saving skills, but additional topics such as anaphylaxis can be included where required, depending on your setting and needs.

The course is typically delivered over a half day, with a strong focus on practical, hands-on training and repetition of key skills.

While not always mandatory, refresher training is strongly recommended to maintain confidence and competence, particularly in childcare environments where quick response is essential.

Refresher training supports your ongoing competence, but it does not replace the need for a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification to meet EYFS requirements.

Yes. We offer onsite refresher training across the North East, making it easy for teams to update their skills together in a familiar environment.

If your qualification is close to expiry, you should complete a full Paediatric First Aid course or a blended option to remain compliant.

Choosing The Right Paediatric First Aid Course

This Paediatric First Aid Refresher Course is designed to help you maintain your skills and confidence between qualifications, but it does not replace the need for a valid paediatric first aid qualification.

If your qualification is due to expire or you need to meet EYFS requirements, you will need to complete the Paediatric First Aid Course, which is the full Level 3 qualification required for most childcare settings.

For a more flexible option, we strongly recommend our Blended Paediatric First Aid Course, allowing you to achieve the same qualification while reducing time away from your setting.

We also offer the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course, which is suitable for support staff and additional first aid cover, but does not replace the need for a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider in most environments.

You can explore our full range of Paediatric First Aid Training North East courses or speak directly to an instructor on 0191 7166601 for guidance on the best option for your setting.

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First Aid Training Across the North East

At First Aid and Safety Training, we provide practical and Ofqual regulated first aid training for businesses, schools, nurseries, charities and individuals across the North East.

Alongside our regular open first aid courses in South Shields, Durham and Sunderland, we also deliver flexible onsite first aid training directly at workplaces and organisations throughout the region.

Workplace First Aid Training

Practical, Ofqual regulated first aid training for businesses and organisations.

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Open First Aid Courses

Regular open first aid courses for individuals and small businesses at our dedicated training venues.

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On-Site First Aid Training

Flexible workplace first aid training delivered at your business or organisation across the North East.

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EYFS-compliant Paediatric First Aid training for nurseries, schools and childcare providers.

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Covering The North East

Our Main Training Locations

We run regular open first aid courses at convenient training venues across the North East.

📍 South Shields Training Centre

Our main training venue for open courses and group bookings.

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📍 Durham Training Centre

Regular workplace and paediatric first aid training in Durham.

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📍 Sunderland Training Centre

Regular workplace and paediatric first aid training in Sunderland.

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On-Site First Aid Training Across the North East

We also deliver onsite first aid training directly at workplaces and organisations across the North East, including:

South Shields

South Tyneside

North Tyneside

Washington

Sunderland

Newcastle

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

County Durham

Northumberland

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First Aid and Safety Training are proud to provide first aid training for businesses, schools, charities, housing organisations and community groups across the North East.

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