Course Information

Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Suitable Candidate
Ideal for individuals who need to be able to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. Suitable for pre-school and nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders, parents, relatives, and foster carers.
Pre-Course Requirements
None — no prior qualifications or first aid knowledge required.

Assessment Methods
Practical assessments and multiple-choice questions

Duration
1 Day

Course Syllabus
  • Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation safely
  • CPR and AED
  • Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
  • Putting a casualty in the recovery position
  • Dealing with:
  • ~Shock
  • ~Bleeds
  • ~Bites
  • ~Stings
  • ~Minor injuries
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid

This regulated one-day course covers essential life-saving skills for infants and children, including CPR, AED use, choking, and emergency care. It meets HSE requirements, is valid for three years, and is ideal for anyone responsible for children’s safety.

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Course Information

Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Suitable Candidate
Ideal for individuals who need to be able to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. Suitable for pre-school and nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders, parents, relatives, and foster carers.
Pre-Course Requirements
None — no prior qualifications or first aid knowledge required.

Assessment Methods
Practical assessments and multiple-choice questions

Duration
1 Day

Course Syllabus
  • Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation safely
  • CPR and AED
  • Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
  • Putting a casualty in the recovery position
  • Dealing with:
  • ~Shock
  • ~Bleeds
  • ~Bites
  • ~Stings
  • ~Minor injuries

Course Information

Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Suitable Candidate
Ideal for individuals who need to be able to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. Suitable for pre-school and nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders, parents, relatives, and foster carers.
Pre-Course Requirements
None — no prior qualifications or first aid knowledge required.

Assessment Methods
Practical assessments and multiple-choice questions

Duration
1 Day

Course Syllabus
  • Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation safely
  • CPR and AED
  • Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
  • Putting a casualty in the recovery position
  • Dealing with:
  • ~Shock
  • ~Bleeds
  • ~Bites
  • ~Stings
  • ~Minor injuries

Course Information

Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Suitable Candidate
Ideal for individuals who need to be able to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. Suitable for pre-school and nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders, parents, relatives, and foster carers.
Pre-Course Requirements
None — no prior qualifications or first aid knowledge required.

Assessment Methods
Practical assessments and multiple-choice questions

Duration
1 Day

Course Syllabus
  • Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation safely
  • CPR and AED
  • Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
  • Putting a casualty in the recovery position
  • Dealing with:
  • ~Shock
  • ~Bleeds
  • ~Bites
  • ~Stings
  • ~Minor injuries

Course Information

Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Suitable Candidate
Ideal for individuals who need to be able to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. Suitable for pre-school and nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders, parents, relatives, and foster carers.
Pre-Course Requirements
None — no prior qualifications or first aid knowledge required.

Assessment Methods
Practical assessments and multiple-choice questions

Duration
1 Day

Course Syllabus
  • Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation safely
  • CPR and AED
  • Administering first aid to a choking infant or child
  • Putting a casualty in the recovery position
  • Dealing with:
  • ~Shock
  • ~Bleeds
  • ~Bites
  • ~Stings
  • ~Minor injuries

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