Medicore’s Paediatric First Aid course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and young children.
The programme focuses on recognising illness or injury, delivering appropriate first aid treatment, and understanding what to monitor while awaiting emergency services. It is specifically tailored for those who work with or care for children and want the confidence to act decisively in an emergency.
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Who It Is For
This course is intended for individuals who work with or care for infants and young children, including:
- New parents
- Childminders
- Pre-school workers
- Montessori teachers
- Early years educators
- Childcare professionals
It is suitable for anyone responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children in a home or professional setting.
Requirements
- There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
- Participants must be physically able to perform chest compressions on a manikin while kneeling.
- Students should have sufficient English language proficiency to participate fully in instruction and assessment.
Method of Delivery
The course is delivered by a Medicore Medical Services instructor using a structured and interactive approach that includes:
- Instructor-led presentations
- Video-based learning
- Practical skills stations
- Scenario-based exercises
- Group discussion
The course is delivered in English.
Course Description
This programme provides a practical foundation in paediatric emergency care, with an emphasis on real-world application and hands-on learning.
Key areas covered include:
- Recognising illness and injury in infants and children
- Child CPR (full sequence)
- Infant CPR (full sequence)
- Management of choking in children and infants
- Safe use of an AED in paediatric emergencies
- Head injuries
- Common medical emergencies
- Medication administration and management
- Scenario-based practice and decision making
Participants leave the course with the practical knowledge and confidence required to respond effectively in emergency situations involving children.
Duration
The course takes approximately 4 to 6 hours to complete. This includes revision of modules and assessment.
Assessment
Participants are assessed through:
- Practical evaluation of CPR skills
- A short-answer written examination
Students must achieve a minimum score of 80 percent to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Medicore Medical Services certificate valid for two years.
Renewal
Certification is valid for two years. To maintain qualification, participants must complete the full course again prior to expiry. There is no shortened refresher programme for in-date certificates.
Why Choose Medicore
Paediatric-focused training
The course is specifically structured around the unique needs of infants and young children.
Experienced instructors
Training is delivered by qualified professionals using structured, engaging and practical teaching methods.
Practical emphasis
Participants gain hands-on experience through skills stations and scenario-based exercises.
Clear assessment standards
A defined practical and written assessment ensures participants demonstrate competence.
Confidence through preparation
The programme ensures learners leave with both knowledge and the confidence to apply it when needed.