
Emergency Paediatric 6 Hour Child / Infant First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) - EPFA
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Gain vital paediatric first aid skills with the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification, designed for those responsible for infant and child welfare. This course meets Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, ensuring compliance for nurseries, schools, and childcare settings. Additionally, the qualification is recognised by UCAS, awarding 8 tariff points that contribute to university applications.
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✔ Designed for childcare professionals – Ideal for childminders, nurseries, families, and parents.
✔ UCAS-recognised qualification – Earn 8 UCAS points for university applications.
✔ Meets EYFS requirements – Ensures compliance for childcare settings.
✔ Certification Valid for 3 Years – Renewal options available.
✔ Regulated Qualification Available – Required for funding eligibility and workplace standards.
✔ Fully HSE-compliant, meeting UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. -
This certification is ideal for individuals responsible for the welfare of infants and children, including:
🔹 Parents & Families
🔹 Nannies (ensure you do not require the full 2-day or blended Paediatric First Aid course)
🔹 Au Pairs (ensure you do not require the full 2-day or blended Paediatric First Aid course)
🔹 Childminders (ensure you do not require the full 2-day or blended Paediatric First Aid course)
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Develop essential emergency first aid skills tailored to infant and child emergencies, ensuring confident life-saving intervention.
✔ Paediatric First Aider Responsibilities – Infection control, obtaining consent, and recognising infant vs. child needs.
✔ Emergency Assessment – Conducting scene surveys, casualty checks, and summoning assistance.
✔ Unresponsive Infant & Child Care – CPR techniques, AED usage, and recovery positioning.
✔ Choking & External Bleeding Response – Identifying severity and applying effective first aid techniques.
✔ Shock Treatment – Recognising symptoms and applying urgent care.
✔ Minor Injuries & Bites/Stings Treatment – Managing cuts, grazes, bruises, and nosebleeds. -
Your Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification is earned through a structured assessment process, ensuring participants develop confidence and competence in handling infant and child emergencies.
✅ Practical Skills Assessment – Hands-on evaluation to ensure real-world readiness.
✅ Online Multiple-Choice Assessment – A structured digital evaluation to validate theoretical knowledge.
✅ Official Certification – Upon successful completion, participants receive the Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate, valid for three years, certified by ProTrainings and AudaxTraining. -
📜 This course is also available as a regulated qualification -TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
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✔ Certification renewal requires completion of another Emergency Paediatric First Aid course.
✔ The HSE strongly recommends annual refresher training to maintain competency. -
✔ Recognised across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
✔ Learners may opt for a regulated qualification.
✔ Minimum classroom course age requirement: 14 years.
✔ Meets Continuous Professional Development (CPD) standards.
✔ Includes access to ProTrainings’ video library for ongoing skill refreshers. -
💳 Individual: £85 per person
💳 Group Booking Rates:
👥 1–6 people: £500
👥 7–12 people: £800 -
🎓 Official certification upon completion
📖 Online training manuals for reference