Course Detail

HABC Level 3 International Award in Emergency Paediatric First AID and use of AED

About the Paediatric First Aid Training Course

Our Paediatric First Aid Training course, accredited by HABC (Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance), is designed to equip participants with life-saving skills specific to infants and children from birth to puberty. This comprehensive, internationally recognized program also includes hands-on training in the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Whether you're a parent, teacher, nanny, or healthcare provider, this emergency paediatric first aid training will give you the confidence to respond to real-life situations swiftly and safely.

Course Objectives

By the end of this paediatric first aid training, participants will:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

• Recognize and manage a range of paediatric emergencies

• Perform CPR for infants and children according to international standards

• Safely operate an AED in paediatric and adult scenarios

• Apply appropriate first aid for bleeding, burns, choking, allergic reactions, and more

Course Content Overview

This Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Training covers:

• Introduction to Emergency Paediatric First Aid

• Responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider

• Assessing Emergency Situations

• Child and Infant CPR Techniques

• Choking – Recognition and Response

• Safe Use of AED on Adults and Children

• Wounds, Bleeding, and Bandaging

• Managing Burns and Scalds

• Head, Neck, and Spinal Injuries

• Eye, Ear, and Nose Conditions

• Asthma and Breathing Difficulties

• Allergies and EpiPen Administration

• Common Childhood Illnesses

• Extreme Temperatures (Heatstroke/Hypothermia)

• Poisoning, Bites, and Stings

• Incident Management and Reporting

Course duration
6 hours in total

Assessment

Participants are assessed continuously throughout the course via practical demonstrations and scenario-based evaluations. You’ll be required to demonstrate real-world first aid responses including CPR and AED use.

Certification

• Award: HABC Level 3 International Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Use of AED

• Validity: 3 years

• Recognized by: DCAS and HABC

• Certificate Issued Upon Completion

Who Should Attend?

This paediatric first aid training is ideal for:

• Nursery and School Staff

• Babysitters and Nannies

• Childcare Professionals

• Healthcare Assistants

• Parents and Guardians

• Sports Coaches Working with Children

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