Free Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll learn how to respond to emergencies involving babies and children, covering everything from CPR to managing serious injuries and illness. This is the paediatric first aid qualification required in many childcare and early years settings. The course runs over one year.
Who this course is for
Students complete 7 modules in Year 1 and gain valuable skills in at least two different childcare settings. In year 2, students complete the remaining 8 modules and a further two placements in Year 2 to enable students to gain a range of experience of working with children from birth to 7 years. The achievement of this qualification supports students keen to progress onto University or in becoming Primary School Teachers. In addition, many of our students secure employment from one of the placements they have attended during the course. Students also have the opportunity to achieve a Pediatric First Aid, and Level 3 SENCO qualifications.
Entry requirements
Ages 19+
What you will learn
You'll learn how to perform CPR on infants and children.
You'll learn how to manage choking in babies and young children.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to serious allergic reactions.
You'll learn how to treat burns, wounds, and bleeding.
You'll learn how to manage seizures and loss of consciousness.
You'll learn how to assess an unresponsive child and follow the correct emergency steps.
You'll learn how to use an AED (defibrillator) safely.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural. Training includes practical demonstrations and hands-on practice of first aid techniques. Assessment is through practical observation, where an assessor confirms you can carry out first aid procedures correctly. There may also be a short written or verbal knowledge check. You must demonstrate competence in all required skills to pass.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery nurse: caring for children from birth to five in early years settings.
Childminder: providing home-based childcare, often requiring a paediatric first aid certificate.
Teaching assistant: supporting children in primary school classrooms.
Playworker: supervising and supporting children in play and out-of-school settings.
Nanny: providing private childcare, where this qualification is widely expected.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries, crèches, or children's centres.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the main qualification for working as a qualified nursery practitioner, counting toward statutory staffing ratios.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Highfield or similar): broader workplace first aid qualification valued across many sectors.
Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice: for those looking to move into senior or specialist early years roles.
A degree in Early Childhood Studies or Primary Education: for those aiming toward teaching or leadership in children's services.
