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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Oakham – Oakham Library

Cost£100.00
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyFAA
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About this course

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Oakham. Classes run at Oakham Library over a weekend, making it easy to fit around a working week.

The course runs over two days and covers twelve hours of training. You'll learn how to respond to emergencies involving babies and young children. Topics include choking, CPR, allergic reactions, burns, and common childhood illnesses. No prior experience is needed.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid.

Who this course is for

This twelve-hour course is aimed at anyone working with or responsible for babies and young children.

Entry requirements

All welcome

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to perform CPR on babies and young children.
  • You'll learn how to respond to a choking infant or child.
  • You'll learn how to manage severe allergic reactions.
  • You'll learn how to treat burns, cuts, and wounds safely.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of serious childhood illness.
  • You'll learn how to deal with fractures and head injuries.
  • You'll learn how to put a child in the recovery position.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching, practical demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Assessment includes observed practical scenarios where you demonstrate your skills. You'll also complete a short knowledge check. The course is delivered over two days at Oakham Library.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oakham Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • First aider, provides emergency first aid in a childcare or school setting.
  • Nursery nurse, supports the care and safety of young children in a nursery.
  • Childminder, looks after children in a home setting and needs this qualification to meet Ofsted requirements.
  • Teaching assistant, supports children in a primary school environment.
  • Nanny, provides one-to-one childcare in a family home.
  • After-school club supervisor, manages the safety and wellbeing of children outside school hours.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid, a shorter qualification covering the core emergency skills if you need a refresher or a lighter-touch certificate.
  • Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, broadens your first aid skills to cover adults as well as children.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, a fuller qualification for those working toward a career in early years.
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