Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (OFSTED) 2 full days face-to-face

Duration 12 Hours (face-to-face)

Certificate Validity 3 Years

Assessment Practical Assessment and MCQs

No prior first aid knowledge needed

Minimum age 14 years

Physically able** to carry out practical elements

Comfortable clothing recommended

A smartphone or tablet is required to scan QR codes for the test

Roles & responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider

Safe scene assessment & prioritising actions

Effective communication with children & infants

Primary & Secondary Survey (DR ABC)

Recording & reporting incidents

Infant & child CPR (with manikin practice)

Safe use of AED on paediatric casualties

Knowing when to start/stop

CPR Placing infants/children in the recovery position & monitoring breathing

Identifying & treating partial/complete airway obstruction

Hands on choking response using manikins

Anaphylaxis and Allergies

Recognising seizure types (absence, focal, febrile, generalised)

Managing seizures and post-incident care

Asthma, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes and more

First aid for minor injuries: cuts, grazes, bruises, nosebleeds, burns & splinters

Controlling bleeding (minor to severe)

Optional: tourniquet & wound packing for catastrophic bleeding

Managing shock & recognising life-threatening injuries (amputations, internal/penetrating