Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Online Course – Ofsted Approved and CPR-Accredited
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Gain the confidence and essential knowledge to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving infants and children. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or childcare professional, this online course ensures you’re prepared to act swiftly and safely when every second counts.
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Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 3
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31 Mar 2026
Be Ready to Respond, Anytime, Anywhere
This Level 3 Paediatric First Aid online course provides comprehensive, CPD-certified training designed to meet the rigorous standards set by Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. Tailored for childminders, nursery staff, and teachers across the UK, the curriculum covers essential life-saving skills, ranging from managing unresponsive infants and children to treating wounds, fractures, and common childhood illnesses. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical guidance on UK health and safety regulations, this course ensures that childcare professionals gain the confidence and legal compliance necessary to provide a safe environment for the children in their care.
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Course details
Course at a Glance
Duration: 2 Hours
CPD Points: 3
Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced
Assessment: Multiple-choice quiz (70% pass mark, unlimited free resits)
Certificate: Instant CPD-accredited digital certificate
Access Period: 12 months
Compliant With: Ofsted, CQC, and Core Clinical Framework standards
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Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children with Paediatric First Aid Training
Our Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course provides comprehensive, up-to-date training designed to equip childcare professionals, parents, and caregivers with the essential skills to manage medical emergencies in infants and children up to age 18. Aligned with Ofsted, CQC, and EYFS requirements, the curriculum covers vital life-saving techniques—including the theory of CPR, injury management, and situational assessment—ensuring you can respond confidently and competently when every second counts. Through expert-led content and clear practical demonstrations, you will gain the decisive knowledge needed to provide immediate care and maintain a safe environment for those in your charge.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to handle medical emergencies with professional competence. The primary objectives include:
Emergency Assessment: Identifying and prioritising life-threatening conditions using the Primary Survey.
Life Support: Demonstrating the correct techniques for CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on infants and children.
Illness Management: Recognising the signs and symptoms of acute conditions such as meningitis, diabetic emergencies, and febrile convulsions.
Injury Treatment: Managing physical trauma, including severe bleeding, burns, head injuries, and suspected fractures.
Regulatory Compliance: Understanding the legal responsibilities of a first aider within a UK childcare setting.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the unique principles of paediatric first aid
- Assess and respond to medical emergencies in children and infants
- Understand CPR and choking first aid for children and infants
- Handle common childhood injuries such as bleeding, fractures, and burns
- Manage serious medical conditions, including anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, meningitis, and hypothermia
- Apply safe, effective infection control and record-keeping procedures
Why Choose This Course
Choosing Caredemy means training with a provider trusted by childcare professionals nationwide to deliver excellence and legal peace of mind. Our Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to balance your professional development with your busy schedule—anytime, anywhere. Fully compliant with Ofsted, CQC, and EYFS requirements, this CPD-accredited programme offers 12-month access to all materials and unlimited quiz retakes at no extra cost, ensuring you can learn without pressure. Upon completion, you will receive an instant digital certificate to prove your compliance immediately. Furthermore, we offer competitive group discounts and streamlined LMS tracking, making it the ideal solution for organisations looking to manage staff training efficiently.
Lessons
Course Modules and Summary
Each unit combines essential theory with step-by-step demonstrations to ensure practical understanding.
| Included Topics | What You’ll Learn |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction and Responsibilities | Infection control, PPE, accident reporting, and scene surveys |
| 2. Emergency Response | Assessing consciousness, recovery position, seizures, and calling for help |
| 3. CPR and Choking | Child and infant CPR, airway obstruction management |
| 4. Injuries and Illnesses | Bleeding, shock, burns, fractures, head/spinal injuries, allergic reactions |
| 5. Medical Conditions | Diabetes, asthma, meningitis, febrile convulsions, croup, hypothermia |
| 6. Everyday Incidents | Bites, stings, cuts, nosebleeds, splinters, and poisonings |
Foundations of Paediatric Care
Course Introduction: Overview of Level 3 standards and UK statutory requirements.
What is Paediatric First Aid?: Defining the specific life-saving needs of infants and children.
Minimising Infection Risks: Best practices for hygiene and cross-contamination prevention.
PPE & Responsibilities: Using Personal Protective Equipment and understanding legal duties.
Reporting & Records: Essential guidance on accident books and incident documentation.
Reporting Procedures: Legal protocols for notifying authorities and parents.
Initial Assessment & Emergency Response
Scene Surveys: Quickly evaluating environments for hazards before acting.
Administering Aid: Steps to take before physically intervening in an emergency.
Primary Survey: Systematic check for immediate life-threatening conditions (DRABC).
Calling for Help: How and when to contact emergency services effectively.
Assessing Consciousness: Determining responsiveness levels in young patients.
Recovery Position: Correct body placement for unconscious, breathing casualties.
Seizures: Managing convulsions and ensuring safety during a fit.
Life Support & Choking
Unresponsive Care: Protocols for children who are not breathing normally.
Child CPR: Delivering chest compressions and rescue breaths for ages 1–18.
Infant CPR: Specialist resuscitation techniques for babies under one year.
Airway Obstructions: Identifying and clearing foreign bodies from the throat.
Choking First Aid: Age-specific back blows and abdominal/chest thrusts.
Trauma, Bleeding & Shock
External Bleeding: Identifying types of wounds and the dangers of blood loss.
Controlling Bleeding: Applying direct pressure and sterile dressings to wounds.
Shock Management: Recognising and treating circulatory failure in young victims.
Anaphylaxis: Immediate response to life-threatening allergic reactions and EpiPen use.
Bones, Joints & Muscles: Treating fractures, dislocations, strains, and sprains.
Head & Spinal Injuries: Managing concussions, skull fractures, and suspected spinal trauma.
Medical Conditions & Environmental Hazards
Chronic Illnesses: Support for Diabetes (Hypo/Hyperglycaemia) and Asthma attacks.
Serious Infections: Spotting the critical warning signs of Meningitis and Croup.
Temperature Extremes: Treating Febrile Convulsions, Heatstroke, and Hypothermia.
Sensory Injuries: Removing foreign objects from eyes, ears, and noses.
Toxins & Burns: Managing poisoning, electric shocks, and various types of scalds.
Minor Injuries: First aid for nosebleeds, splinters, stings, bites, and grazes
Assessment & Certification
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is suitable for those needing induction, refresher training, or ongoing CPD.
We recommend that all of the following professions complete this training:
Early Years & Childcare Practitioners: Nursery staff, childminders, and pre-school educators who must satisfy EYFS, Ofsted, and CQC statutory registration requirements.
School & Education Staff: Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors, and school-based healthcare assistants working in paediatric settings.
Private & Foster Caregivers: Nannies, au pairs, and foster carers looking to enhance their professional employability and provide peace of mind to the families they support.
Parents & Family Members: Parents, expectant parents, grandparents, and any family caregivers wanting the advanced theoretical knowledge to handle emergencies at home.
Community, Sport & Youth Leaders: Scout leaders, youth workers, sports coaches, and activity instructors supervising children in group or wraparound care settings.
Professional Development Seekers: Any individual needing a formal induction, a refresher course, or verified CPD hours to maintain their professional standing.
Whether you are looking to enhance your personal knowledge or fulfil professional requirements, this course ensures you’re well-prepared to respond to emergencies in children.
Assessment & Certification
How You Are Assessed and Certified
To successfully complete the course:
- Pass a short multiple-choice quiz (70% pass mark, unlimited free retakes)
- Receive an instant CPD-accredited digital certificate
- Optionally order a printed certificate (UK delivery available)
Your certificate is recognised by key UK regulatory bodies and meets all relevant professional training standards.
Accreditation and Compliance
This course is meticulously mapped to the UK’s primary regulatory and professional frameworks, ensuring that your training is not just high-quality, but legally robust for your specific workplace.
CQC and Ofsted Standards: This training aligns with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted inspection frameworks. It provides the documented evidence of staff competency required during inspections of nurseries, schools, and care providers.
EYFS Statutory Framework: The course meets the mandatory First Aid requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This ensures that at least one person with a full paediatric first aid certificate is on the premises and available at all times when children are present.
Core Clinical Framework: Our curriculum adheres to current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines and the Core Clinical Framework, ensuring all medical theory—from CPR to anaphylaxis management—is evidence-based and up-to-date.
CPD Accreditation: Upon completion, you earn a CPD-certified qualification. This provides formal professional recognition, making it an excellent addition to your Digital Learning Record and proving your commitment to ongoing professional development.
Whether you are working in a childcare, education, or healthcare setting, this course provides the comprehensive compliance needed to satisfy both legal auditors and insurance providers.
Perfect for meeting compliance requirements in childcare, education, and healthcare settings.
Course Enrolment
How to Enrol in the Course
Simply register online, and once your payment is processed, you’ll receive immediate access for 12 months.
- Enrol Online: Secure checkout and instant access
- Learn: Study at your own pace, on any device
- Assess: Pass the quiz (unlimited retakes)
- Certify: Download your CPD-accredited certificate
For organisations enrolling multiple participants, we provide special discounts and custom features. Through our free Learner Management System, you can easily track progress, ensure compliance, and download certificates.
Enrol today and gain the knowledge to protect children in any emergency.
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Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 FAQ
Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This Level 3 course is fully compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and Ofsted requirements. It covers the full syllabus required for childminders, nursery staff, and those working in early years settings across the UK.
Absolutely. The course is CPD accredited, meaning it meets the professional development standards required by UK employers and regulatory bodies like the CQC. You will receive a formal certificate upon successful completion.
In line with standard UK Health and Safety executive (HSE) guidelines, the certificate is valid for 3 years. We recommend a refresher course before your certificate expires to stay compliant with workplace regulations.
Yes, this is a 100% online, theory-based course. It is designed for induction, refresher training, or as a knowledge-based component of your professional development. It allows you to study at your own pace from any device.
While Level 2 covers basic emergency response, Level 3 provides a more in-depth understanding of a wider range of medical conditions, chronic illnesses (like diabetes and asthma), and detailed injury management, making it the standard for professional childcare supervisors.
No. We offer unlimited quiz retakes at no extra cost. We want you to feel confident and competent in your knowledge, so you can revisit the modules and retake the test until you pass.
You will receive an instant digital certificate in PDF format immediately after passing the final online assessment. You can download and print this to show your employer or Ofsted inspector straight away.
es. The curriculum includes detailed theory and online demonstrations for Infant CPR (under 1 year) and Child CPR (1 year to onset of puberty), ensuring you know the physiological differences in resuscitation techniques.
Yes. While it meets professional standards for nannies and teachers, it is also perfect for parents, grandparents, and foster carers who want the highest level of first aid knowledge to protect children in a home setting.
Yes, we provide group booking discounts for organisations. Our Learning Management System (LMS) also allows managers to easily track staff progress and store certificates in one central location for compliance audits.
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