Gain essential first aid skills for children with our Paediatric First Aid course

Highfield Online Training Paediatric First Aid Course

This online training course has been developed to give learners the knowledge and skills required to provide paediatric first aid, including CPR, managing choking incidents, and responding to emergencies involving children, forming part of the requirements needed for learners to go on to achieve the Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF).

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What's this paediatric first aid course all about?

Paediatric first aid training – essential skills to care for children

A first-aider must hold a suitable first-aid qualification that corresponds to the ages of the children in their care.

Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider

Understand the essential duties of a paediatric first-aider in caring for infants and children during emergencies

Assessing an emergency situation

Learn how to evaluate situations quickly and prioritise actions to provide effective care in emergencies

First aid for unresponsive infants and children

Develop the skills to manage choking, external bleeding, and unresponsiveness in infants and children

Managing bone fractures and head or neck injuries

Learn how to provide care for fractures, dislocations, and critical injuries affecting the head, neck, or back

Treating minor injuries and sudden illnesses

Handle conditions such as burns, scalds, ear and eye injuries, and acute medical issues like shock or sudden illness

Managing extreme heat or cold

Discover how to provide care for children experiencing temperature-related conditions

Responding to electric shock and poisoning

Learn how to act quickly to assist children exposed to electric shock or harmful substances

Providing first aid for anaphylaxis

Gain the skills to recognise and respond to severe allergic reactions, including using auto-injectors effectively

Who should take this course?

This online training course is designed for anyone responsible for the care and safety of infants and children, including carers, childminders, parents, and school staff. It is particularly beneficial for those new to childcare roles or as a refresher for existing professionals needing to update their skills.

The ideal course for...

school staff

ideal for employees who must be prepared for childhood emergencies

parents and guardians

looking to develop life-saving skills to keep their children safe

Extend your knowledge...

anyone working in a team

will benefit from our emergency first aid course, learning life-saving skills for handling emergencies in various environments

childcare providers

with our anaphylaxis and autoinjectors course, learning the skills to recognise and respond to severe allergic reactions effectively

Training that makes a difference

A learning experience that will be remembered

Highfield Online Training courses are more than just a tick-box exercise. We believe that training should really make a difference and result in improved behaviour and understanding in the workplace.

Interactive exercises

Keep your learners and employees engaged with interactive exercises

Compelling imagery

Visual references to help learners understand the information

Quizzes / assessments

Knowledge checks throughout enable learners to stay on track

Written by experts

Content created by our industry and subject matter experts

Simple to follow

Course delivered in bite sized chunks to suit all learners

Multi-device compatible

This course is compatible with most popular desktops and tablets
* Mobile phones are not recommended

Why choose a HOT course?

Convenient online training

Get the knowledge you need without losing productivity.

Self paced

Learn at your own pace anytime using our online platform.

Accessible

Available on a wide range of devices- includes audio, video and transcripts.

6 - 8 hours

Get up to speed in under 8 hours (average completion time).

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Instant digital certification on completion

All Highfield Online Training courses include a downloadable digital certificate, available immediately after successful completion. Ideal for individuals, employers, or training providers who need fast, verifiable proof of learning.

Flexible training for teams and individuals

Our courses are suitable for both individual learners and organisations of all sizes. Whether you’re managing a team, supporting clients, or upskilling yourself, our platform adapts to your needs.

Designed for easy learner management

Need to track learner progress or manage certificates? Our LMS platform makes it simple to monitor engagement, download records, and oversee compliance — all from one central dashboard.

Gain essential first aid skills for children with our Paediatric First Aid course

What's this paediatric first aid course all about?