Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training in Cumbria

GMC MedSafe provides Emergency Paediatric First Aid training for childcare professionals, schools and organisations across Cumbria.

This one-day course gives learners the essential practical skills and confidence needed to respond to emergency situations involving babies and children.

It is suitable for people who work with or care for infants and children and require focused training in paediatric emergency first aid.

Who Is the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course For?

Emergency Paediatric First Aid is suitable for people who have responsibility for babies or children and want to develop practical emergency first aid skills.

This may include:

Nursery and preschool staff
Childminders
Teachers and teaching assistants
Crèche and playgroup staff
Holiday club staff
Children's activity providers
Sports and community organisations
Parents, carers and others responsible for children

For early years professionals who require the full 12 hours of paediatric first aid training associated with EYFS and Ofsted requirements, the two-day Paediatric First Aid course will normally be required.

What Does the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Cover?

The course focuses on the essential skills required to recognise and respond to paediatric first aid emergencies.

Learners will cover subjects including:

Responsibilities and reporting
Assessing an emergency situation
Paediatric resuscitation
Managing an unresponsive infant or child
Wounds and bleeding
Shock
Minor injuries
Epilepsy and seizures
Anaphylaxis

Practical exercises and assessment are used throughout the course to help learners develop confidence in responding appropriately to emergencies involving babies and children.

How Long Is the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course?

Emergency Paediatric First Aid involves a minimum of six hours of training, normally delivered over one day.

The course combines theoretical learning with practical first aid exercises and assessment.

Learners should be prepared to participate in practical activities including paediatric resuscitation, casualty assessment and the management of an unresponsive infant or child.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Prices and Group Bookings

Emergency Paediatric First Aid training is available for workplace and organisational groups, with quotations based on the number of learners, location and training requirements.

For nurseries, schools and childcare organisations with several employees requiring training, an on-site group course can provide a convenient and cost-effective alternative to sending staff to separate external training venues.

Contact GMC MedSafe for current course pricing and group availability.