Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm what applies to you. The course covers how to respond to medical emergencies involving babies and children. You'll learn to manage situations such as choking, unconsciousness, and serious injuries. Paediatric first aid classes run over a manageable schedule, making it practical to fit around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency situation involving a baby or child.
You'll learn how to perform CPR on infants and children.
You'll learn how to manage a choking baby or child.
You'll learn how to treat wounds, burns, and bleeding.
You'll learn how to respond to a child who is unconscious or unresponsive.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
You'll learn how to handle fractures, head injuries, and seizures.
You'll learn how to record and report a first aid incident correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Teaching combines practical demonstrations with hands-on practice of first aid techniques. Assessment includes a practical skills assessment where you demonstrate your ability to respond to emergency scenarios, plus a knowledge-based element. Both components must be completed to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider in a nursery or primary school setting
Childminder, where a paediatric first aid certificate is a legal requirement
Nursery nurse or early years practitioner requiring first aid cover
Teaching assistant in a school or special educational needs setting
Play worker or holiday club supervisor working with children
Nanny or au pair where parents require a first aid qualification
Care assistant working with children with disabilities
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) - broadens your first aid skills to cover adult casualties, useful if you work in mixed settings.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) - a more comprehensive workplace first aid qualification recognised by employers across many sectors.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education - if you want to build a full qualification in early years alongside your first aid certificate.
