Emergency Paediatric First Aid
At Northbrook, we’re all about keeping kids safe. Our 1 Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course equips parents, carers, teachers, and early years practitioners with the basic skills to provide first aid to children and babies in emergencies. From CPR to choking, this training ensures you’re ready to act when it matters most—anywhere kids are.
Act Fast with Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Could you help a child in a sudden emergency? Our 1 Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course gives teachers in schools, carers in nurseries, and parents at home the essentials to respond to injuries or illnesses in children. Master first aid for children—like CPR in a classroom or burns at playtime—with Northbrook’s hands-on approach.
Why Emergency Paediatric First Aid Saves Lives
Kids get hurt—over 700,000 under-5s hit A&E yearly in the UK (NHS stats), from choking on snacks to playground falls. This course delivers paediatric emergency training to tackle these risks, offering practical skills that can mean the difference in a crisis. Whether it’s a home mishap, a nursery incident, or a schoolyard scare, you’ll be prepared to protect young lives with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
Jump into a focused, one-day curriculum packed with child-specific first aid:
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Responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider: Your role at home, school, or nursery.
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First Aid Kits: Use kid-friendly supplies—bandages to compresses.
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CPR: Perform resuscitation on children and babies, school-ready.
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Use of AED (Defib): Operate defibrillators safely for young patients.
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Recovery Position: Position kids to keep airways clear, anytime, anywhere.
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Choking: Clear blockages from toys or food—crucial for little ones.
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Wounds and Bleeding: Stop bleeding from cuts or scrapes in play.
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Burns: Treat scalds or sunburns fast, indoors or out.
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Shock: Spot and manage in chaotic kid moments.
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Epilepsy: Handle seizures calmly, vital for early years.
From a toddler’s tumble to a playground fit, practical drills get you ready.
Who It’s For
This course is for those guarding children’s safety—parents at home, carers in day care, teachers in classrooms, early years practitioners in nurseries, or childminders on the go, or even parents wanting to be more prepared. No prior experience needed—just a passion for first aid for children, making it perfect for anyone needing paediatric emergency training basics.
Your Emergency Paediatric Certification
It’s one day of real, hands-on learning—no theory slog. With CPR practice on child dummies, AED demos, and scenarios like a nursery choke or schoolyard cut, you’ll build skills fast. Leave with a Northbrook 1 Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate, valid for three years, proving you can step up in a child’s crisis.
Other organisations may call this training Emergency Child First Aid, Paediatric Basics Course, or 1 Day Kids First Aid.
