Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF) – PFA
The Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF) qualification is designed specifically for people who look after babies and children, including child minders, crèche leaders, nannies, au pairs, nursery and pre-school workers, teachers and teaching assistants, and sport and leisure staff.
Course Information
Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (RQF) – PFA
The Paediatric First Aid (RQF) course equips you with essential theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training tailored to the needs of infants (0–1 year) and children (1–18 years). This course ensures you have the skills and confidence to respond effectively in paediatric first aid situations, giving you peace of mind when caring for children. For those providers whose activities are covered by the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, this course will ensure you meet those standards as well as the Department for Education’s requirements.
The Paediatric First Aid course is a regulated 2-day course which meets the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements.
Spaces on the Paediatric First Aid course are limited to a maximum of 12 people. A hands-on approach ensures that attendees learn first aid skills and have the confidence to use them in a real life situation. Learners are assessed throughout the course on their practical demonstrations, Q&A sessions and quizzes.
There is the option of combining the Paediatric First Aid course with an Outdoor Pursuits First Aid 16-Hour Level 3 (VTQ) course or a Forest Schools 16-Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course. The Forest School Association (FAS) recommends that Forest School Practitioners’ First Aid qualifications are aligned with the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 3.
We understand that releasing employees from their duties for a full first aid course can sometimes be challenging. We also offer a flexible blended Paediatric First Aid course. Attendees complete approximately 6-hours of online training at their own pace, gaining essential knowledge before joining a 1-day practical course with an experienced instructor. This approach ensures that attendees not only build a strong foundation but also get hands-on experience to develop confidence and competence in their first aid skills. Online training modules are available for £25.00 each (£30.00 incl. VAT). The practical session is priced the same as our 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course.
On successful completion of either the traditional or blended course, attendees will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid (RQF) certificate which is valid for three years. An annual Paediatric Refresher Course is highly recommended. To renew this qualification, you will need to attend a further Paediatric First Aid course.
Attendees completing our Paediatric First Aid courses receive access to a video library for refreshing skills and reference through ProTrainings.
Course Curriculum
Unit 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider
1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
1.3 Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
2.1 Conduct a scene survey
2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child
2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
- Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are unresponsive
3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
3.2 Demonstrate CPR using an infant and a child manikin
3.3 Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position
3.4 Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position
3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for and infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position
3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure
- Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who arechoking
4.1 Identify when choking is: Mild or Severe
4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking
- Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child
5.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
- Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
6.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock
6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
- Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
7.1 Identify how to administer first aid for: • Bites • Stings • Small cuts • Grazes • Bumps and bruises • Small splinters • Nosebleeds
Unit 2: Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies
- Be able to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuriesto bones, muscles and joints
1.1 Recognise a suspected: Fracture or dislocation and Strain or Sprain
1.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected: Fracture or dislocation and Strain or Sprain
1.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling
- Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries
2.1 Recognise a suspected: head Injury and spinal Injury
2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected head injury
2.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected spinal injury
- Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
3.1 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child with a foreign body in the: eye, ear and nose
3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with an eye injury
- Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness.
4.1 Recognise suspected: • Diabetic emergencies • Asthma attack • Allergic reaction • Meningitis • Febrile convulsions
4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suspected to be suffering from • Diabetic emergency • Asthma attack • Allergic reaction • Meningitis • Febrile convulsions.
- Know how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.
5.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from extreme cold and extreme heat
5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child who is suffering from: extreme cold • extreme heat
- Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
6.1 Identify how to safely manage an incident involving electricity
6.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child who has suffered an electric shock
- Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with burns or scalds
7.1 Identify how to recognise the severity of burns and scalds
7.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with burns and scalds
- Know how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning
8.1 Identify how poisonous substances can enter the body
8.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or child with sudden poisoning
- Be able to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis
9.1 Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child
9.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with suspected anaphylaxis
9.3 Demonstrate the use of a training device adrenaline auto-injector.
Price for this course
First Aid at Work Requalification- £124.15 each for 2 attendees (£148.98 incl. VAT)
- £118.30 each for 3 attendees (£141.96 incl. VAT)
- £112.45 each for 4 attendees (£134.94 incl. VAT)
- £106.60 each for 5 attendees (£127.92 incl. VAT)
- £100.75 each for 6 attendees (£120.90 incl. VAT)
- £94.90 each for 7 attendees (£113.88 incl. VAT)
- £89.05 each for 8 attendees (£106.86 incl. VAT)
- £83.20 each for 9 attendees (£99.84 incl. VAT)
- £77.35 each for 10 attendees (£92.82 incl. VAT)
- £71.70 each for 11 attendees (£86.04 incl. VAT)
- £65.00 each for 12 attendees (£78.00 incl. VAT)
The prices above are for venue-based courses and private bookings for 4 or more attendees.
We are also pleased to offer private courses for 3 attendees or less. These can be delivered at your place of work or home. Please let us know if this is something you’d like to organise.
Prices are inclusive of your online training module, practical course and certificate.
A discount is applied for each additional learner attending a course. A full course of 12 learners is priced at 50% off!
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