Paediatric First Aid Course
2-day course where you learn how to become an everyday life-saving hero
Do you work with children? This paediatric first aid course is perfect for you.
It’s a 2-day course taking place across Surrey and Sussex. By the end of it, you’ll have an FAA qualification which meets OFSTED and EYFS requirements. Most importantly, you will know how to save a child’s life.
If you’re expecting a paediatric first aid course to be duller than a rainy day in January, this course will surprise you.
You’ll find it fascinating, engaging and good fun — because if you’re laughing, you’re learning.
The paediatric first aid course is for…
People who work with children and babies — teachers, teaching assistants and school staff, nursery school workers, nannies and childminders, playground assistants and so on.
Paediatric first aid training: What will you learn?
The course covers everything listed below. There will be practical demonstrations, role playing and several activities to keep things moving along.
You’ll use the whole range of paediatric first equipment, and will try out your newly learned techniques on my adult, child and baby mannequins.
I’m happy to tailor the content with additions. If you want me to focus on a specific area of paediatric first aid, that’s fine.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Responsibilities and reporting requirements
- Assessing a medical situation
- How to perform CPR
- Resuscitation and using a defibrillator
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty, and the recovery position
- Choking
- Head injuries
- Seizures, including febrile convulsions
- Bleeding and shock
- Burns and scalds
- Fainting
- Anaphylaxis, and using an EpiPen
- Diabetes and asthma emergencies
- Foreign objects
- Eye injuries
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Heat and cold
- Sickle cell anaemia and meningitis
Your first aid qualification
Once you’ve completed the 2-day course, you’ll receive an FAA certificate (First Aid Awards).
It’s regulated by OFQUAL, valid for 3 years, and it meets the requirements set by OFSTED and EYFS.
You will also be as cool as a cucumber, knowledgeable and heroically confident in a medical emergency.
Costs and options
Are you worried about spending 2 days away from work? With this course, there’s a flexible option — blended first aid.
Blended first aid is 1 day of face-to-face practical training, and a total of 6 hours online learning for the theoretical section. The e-learning can be completed in your own time, although it should be completed at least 3 weeks before the face-to-face course date.
All blended first aid qualifications are certified by `Blended First Aid’, part of the FAIA.
Cost for 2-day course: £990 for up to 12 people
Cost for blended first aid: £785
Some information about your first aid trainer
My name is Jenny Legg, and I will be your first aid trainer.
I set up Training Legs First Aid in 2019 because I love teaching people how to become life-saving heroes. Also, I wanted to make first aid courses interesting and enjoyable.
I have FAA qualifications in first aid at work, paediatric first aid, anaphylaxis, oxygen management, catastrophic bleed, basic life support, first aid for mental health, CPR and safe use of an AED. I also have a PTLLS qualification, a volunteer management qualification, an assessor’s qualification, and I’m trained in stress and resilience.
At Training Legs, I mainly work with charities, schools, local councils and businesses in Surrey and Sussex.
If you have any questions, I’m always happy to answer them so feel free to get in touch.
FAQs
You’ll probably have questions, so I’ve answered some of them here.
If your question isn’t here, don’t worry. Just get in touch and I’ll provide the answer.
Who provides the training?
Virtually all the first aid training is carried out by me, Jenny Legg. I’m a qualified first aid trainer and the owner of Training Legs.
Which qualifications do you have?
Here’s the full list of my first aid training qualifications:
- PTLLS+ (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) — Level 5
- Training and assessment — Level 4
- First Aid at Work Trainer — Level 3
- First Aid for Mental Health Instructor — Level 3
- NUCO Assessor Training
- CPR and safe use of an AED — Level 2
- Student First Aid Instructor
- First Aid for Mental Health — Level 3
- Oxygen Therapy Administration & Anaphylaxis Management
- Catastrophic Bleed Instructor
Which first aid courses should I take?
For the full information on how to assess your first aid needs at work, take a look at the HSE’s First Aid Needs Assessment.
Here’s a quick rundown of my courses and who they’re for.
Practical first aid courses:
- Emergency first aid at work — For any employee. You just have at least 1 qualified first aider at work for every 50 people, even if you employ just one person
- First aid at work — A higher level of training for people who work in high-risk environments.
- Requalification for first aid at work — A refresher course. You’ll need to have completed the first aid at work course (for people who work in high-risk environments) within the last 3 years.
- Paediatric first aid — A requirement for those who work in childcare
- Defibrillator workshop — Everyone
- Basic first aid — Everyone
First aid for mental health courses:
- First aid for mental health — For any employee. The HSE recommends that employers foster a positive mental health culture in the workplace and offer appropriate training to their staff.
- Awareness of first aid for mental health — For CEOs, managers and leaders with responsibility for the company’s mental health strategy and culture
- Supervising first aid for mental health — For those who want more detailed training in mental health and addiction
Is first aid difficult to learn?
The short answer is no. All my first aid courses are suitable for anyone. You don’t need any previous experience with first aid techniques, or any medical knowledge.
The aim of the course is to build your confidence. I’ll be guiding you through every step, and there’s plenty of time to practise your newly learned techniques and skills.
Why is first aid training important?
First aid training is important because having these skills allows you to save someone’s life.
Accidents, emergencies, a mental health crisis or situation can happen at any time. First aid training means you can act quickly and efficiently until professional help arrives.
How many people can attend your courses?
I give everyone individual attention so there’s a maximum of 12 people for my practical first aid courses. At the first aid for mental health courses, the maximum number is 16.
All the courses run with a minimum of 6 people.
What sets you apart from other first aid trainers?
Firstly, my courses are good fun. I make sure they’re engaging and entertaining because that way, you’re more likely to remember what you’ve learned.
Secondly, I deliver first aid training with women in mind. As well as the standard topics, we include key issues such as periods, pregnancy and the menopause — important areas often overlooked in traditional courses. It makes our training more inclusive for everyone.
Bra Off Defib On is a big part of that. Too many women die because people are unsure how to use a defibrillator correctly on them.
Do you deliver the Bra Off Defib On workshop as a separate course?
Yes. I run a 1-hour standalone Bra Off Defib On workshop for community groups through the BODO charity.
Will I need to bring anything with me to the course?
No, just bring yourself. All the equipment is provided.
What should I wear?
For the practical first aid courses, I recommend comfortable clothing — something suitable for moving around on the floor — and please don’t wear anything which can be seen through, up or down.
The first aid courses for mental health don’t involve practical exercises, so you can wear anything you like.
Are you ready to become an everyday life-saving hero?