Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training with St John Ambulance

Book Emergency Paediatric First Aid with St John Ambulance via Defib Supplies. Gain certified training to manage infant and child emergencies.

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In an emergency involving an infant or child, the right action taken quickly can prevent a minor incident from becoming life-threatening. The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, delivered by St John Ambulance and available through Defib Supplies, provides parents, carers, and early years professionals with essential knowledge and skills to respond confidently to medical emergencies in children.

Whether you work in a nursery, run a playgroup, are a new parent, or simply want to be prepared, this course gives you the practical training to act decisively and safely when it matters most.

What Is the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course?

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is a nationally recognised qualification delivered over one full day. It is ideal for anyone caring for children in a professional or voluntary capacity who requires emergency first aid skills without completing the full two-day paediatric certification.

This course is suitable for individuals working towards meeting the emergency first aid component of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and is often taken alongside the full Paediatric First Aid course for full compliance with Ofsted requirements.

Who Should Attend?

This training is suitable for:

  • Nursery staff

  • Pre-school assistants

  • Childminders and nannies

  • Teaching assistants and school staff

  • Babysitters and au pairs

  • Parents, foster carers, and guardians

  • Youth group leaders and volunteers

Learners must be 16 years of age or older and should have a basic command of English to understand instructions and participate fully.

What Does the Course Cover?

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course provides comprehensive, practical guidance on how to respond to a range of emergencies involving infants and young children. You will learn how to recognise, assess, and manage time-critical situations confidently and in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

Key topics include:

  • Assessing an emergency situation
    How to manage a scene safely and perform a primary survey of a child or infant

  • Paediatric CPR and use of an AED
    How to deliver life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator safely on infants and children

  • Choking management
    Practical response to partial and full airway obstruction in babies and children

  • Bleeding and wounds
    How to control external bleeding and manage embedded objects, grazes, and lacerations

  • Shock and unconsciousness
    Identifying the signs of shock and placing a casualty in the recovery position

  • Seizures, febrile convulsions and diabetic emergencies
    How to react to seizures and recognise common childhood medical conditions

  • Burns and scalds
    How to cool, cover, and assess burn injuries quickly and safely

  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
    How to use auto-injectors and respond to life-threatening allergic responses

  • Minor injuries and recording incidents
    Basic treatment and when to escalate; understanding the importance of accurate record-keeping

All training includes hands-on practice, demonstrations, and scenario-based learning to reinforce key skills and ensure participants are confident in applying them.

Assessment and Certification

There is no formal written exam. Instead, participants are continuously assessed by the instructor through:

  • Practical scenario responses

  • Group discussions and Q&A

  • Observed demonstrations and participation

Upon successful completion, each participant receives a St John Ambulance Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate, valid for three years. While not a full paediatric first aid qualification, this certification fulfils the emergency first aid requirement for many early years settings.

Why This Course Matters

When a child’s life is at risk, every second counts. Having trained individuals present who can immediately deliver effective care dramatically increases the chances of a positive outcome.

This course helps organisations:

  • Meet regulatory requirements under EYFS and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance

  • Reduce the severity of injuries through early intervention

  • Improve staff confidence and emergency response procedures

  • Reassure parents that their children are in safe, capable hands

Why Choose St John Ambulance?

St John Ambulance is the UK’s most trusted provider of first aid training. As a charitable organisation, it delivers evidence-based, up-to-date training in line with national clinical guidelines.

When you book this course through Defib Supplies, you benefit from:

  • Easy, direct booking with access to trusted training and equipment

  • Nationally recognised certification from a leading first aid provider

  • Expert support for organisations managing childcare safety

  • Access to other training courses and essential supplies, such as bleed control kits and first aid kits

Book Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training Today

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, especially when working with children. Do not wait for a crisis to happen. Invest in practical, life-saving training that gives you and your team the knowledge to respond calmly and effectively.

Book the St John Ambulance Emergency Paediatric First Aid course today through Defib Supplies and be ready when it counts most.

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