
Gain vital paediatric first aid skills with the 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 participants are fully equipped to handle emergencies in childcare settings. Additionally, the qualification is recognised by UCAS, awarding 8 tariff points that contribute to university applications.
Paediatric 12 Hour Infant / Child First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) - PFA
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✔ Comprehensive training covering infants (0–1 years) and children (1–18 years).
✔ UCAS-recognised qualification – Earn 8 UCAS points for university applications.
✔ Meets EYFS requirements – Essential for nursery, school, and childcare professionals.
✔ Certification Valid for 3 Years – Full 2-day course renewal required for requalification.
✔ Regulated Qualification Available – Required for funding eligibility and compliance.
✔ Fully HSE-compliant, meeting UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. -
This certification is ideal for individuals responsible for the welfare of infants and children, including:
🔹 Childminders & Nursery Workers
🔹 Teachers & School Nurses
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Gain specialist 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 – Scene surveys, casualty evaluations, and summoning assistance.
✔ Unresponsive Infant & Child Care – CPR techniques, AED usage, and recovery positioning.
✔ Choking, Bleeding & Shock Response – Identifying severity and applying effective first aid techniques.
✔ Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries – Recognising and treating fractures, sprains, and dislocations.
✔ Head, Spinal & Chest Injury Treatment – Assessing injury severity and administering aid.
✔ Burns, Eye Injuries & Illness Response – Handling common emergencies in childcare settings.
✔ Acute Medical Conditions – First aid response for asthma, allergic reactions, meningitis, diabetes, and febrile convulsions. -
Your Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification is earned through a structured assessment process, ensuring participants develop confidence and competence in responding to child-related 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 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 2-day Paediatric First Aid course.
✔ The HSE strongly recommends annual refresher courses to maintain first aid 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: £190 per person
💳 Group Booking Rates:
👥 1–6 people: £1050
👥 7–12 people: £2000 -
🎓 Official certification upon completion
📖 Online training manuals for reference