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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Shipley

Cost£75.00
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyQNUK
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About this course

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course in Shipley. Classes run at Shipley College over two days, part-time during the daytime.

The course covers how to respond to emergencies involving children. You'll learn to manage injuries, choking, unconsciousness, and other life-threatening conditions. It suits anyone working with children in a professional or personal capacity, including those who need core life-saving skills rather than a full the course.

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

Who this course is for

If you work with children, either as a parent or in a professional capacity, the Emergency Paediatric First Aid course at Shipley College is a great choice for you. This qualification teaches learners how to respond appropriately to incidents involving children and manage injuries and life-threatening conditions.

This course is perfect for those who do not require a full Paediatric First Aid qualification but need to learn the basic life-saving skills necessary to work with children. It's also suitable for anyone who needs to know about basic paediatric first aid in their personal life.

After completing this course, you can progress to the Paediatric First Aid Level 3 course. This qualification will provide you with additional knowledge and skills to advance your career or increase your confidence in dealing with emergencies involving children.

Entry requirements

No fee reduction available

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to assess an emergency situation involving a child.
  • You'll practise responding to an unresponsive child, including CPR.
  • You'll learn how to manage a choking child or infant.
  • You'll learn to treat wounds, burns, and bleeding.
  • You'll learn to recognise and respond to serious conditions such as anaphylaxis and seizures.
  • You'll learn how to place a child in the recovery position.
  • You'll understand when and how to call for emergency help.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and hands-on practical sessions. The course includes demonstrations and practice of first aid techniques. Assessment is through practical observation and a short knowledge check. Both take place during the two-day course at Shipley College.

What you will need to bring

Shipley College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • First aider, provides emergency first aid to children in a care or educational setting.
  • Nursery assistant, supports children's care and learning in an early years setting.
  • Childminder, provides home-based childcare and needs a valid paediatric first aid certificate.
  • Nanny, cares for children in a private household.
  • Early years practitioner, works in a nursery or pre-school environment.
  • Playworker, supports children's play in out-of-school clubs or holiday schemes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, covers a broader range of first aid scenarios for workplace settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, a fuller qualification for those working toward a career in early years.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, the recognised route into nursery work and statutory staffing ratios; you'll normally need relevant childcare experience and prior Level 2 study.
  • Paediatric First Aid renewal, this Award requires renewal every three years to stay current.
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