Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training in Doncaster

Our Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is designed for anyone responsible for the care of infants and children. This practical 1-day course provides the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to a range of paediatric emergencies.

Delivered at our Doncaster training centre or on-site at your workplace, the course covers essential life-saving skills including infant and child CPR, choking, bleeding, shock and other common childhood emergencies.

Ideal for nurseries, schools, childminders, childcare professionals, sports coaches, parents, grandparents and carers throughout Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and South Yorkshire.

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Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Nursery and pre-school staff

• Childminders

• Teachers and teaching assistants

• Sports coaches and activity leaders

• After-school club staff

• Foster carers

• Parents and grandparents

• Anyone responsible for the care of infants and children

No previous first aid experience is required.

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What You Will Learn

During this Emergency Paediatric First Aid course learners will cover:

Emergency Life Support

• Primary assessment of a casualty

• Recovery position

• Infant CPR

• Child CPR

• Use of an AED​

Choking Emergencies

• Infant choking

• Child choking

• Effective treatment techniques​

Common Childhood Emergencies

• Unconscious casualty

• Seizures

• Asthma attacks

• Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

• Diabetes emergencies

• Meningitis awareness​

Injuries and Trauma

• Bleeding and shock

• Burns and scalds

• Head injuries

• Fractures and sprains

• Bites and stings​

Paediatric First Aid Responsibilities

• Incident reporting

• First aid equipment

• Legal responsibilities

• Emergency procedures

Practical scenarios and hands-on skills sessions are used throughout the course to build confidence and competence.

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Course Details

Open Course Venue

Training takes place at:

Canberra House Training Centre
First Avenue
Finningley
Doncaster
DN9 3GA

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Certification

Successful learners receive an Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

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Assessment

Assessment is carried out through practical observation & assessment throughout the course and short multi choice question paper.

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On-Site Group Training

Emergency Paediatric First Aid training is one of our most popular on-site courses.

We regularly deliver training for:

• Nurseries

• Schools

• Academies

• Children's centres

• Childminders

• Sports clubs

• Holiday clubs

• Children's activity providers

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On-site training can be delivered throughout:

• Doncaster

• Sheffield

• Rotherham

• Barnsley

• Worksop

• Retford

• Scunthorpe

• Wakefield

• Leeds

 

Group bookings are often the most cost-effective option for organisations requiring multiple staff members to be trained. Enquire HERE

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Why Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training Matters

Children can become seriously ill or injured without warning. Having appropriately trained staff and carers can make a significant difference during the first critical minutes of an emergency.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid training provides the practical skills and confidence needed to respond quickly and effectively until professional medical assistance arrives.

For childcare providers, schools and nurseries, first aid training also helps support compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

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Why Choose Emergency Response Training Ltd?

Emergency Response Training Ltd has been delivering high-quality workplace and first aid training since 2002.

Our experienced instructors provide practical, engaging and realistic training designed to give learners confidence in their ability to respond during a real emergency.

Thousands of learners from schools, nurseries, childcare providers and organisations across Doncaster and South Yorkshire have trusted Emergency Response Training Ltd for their training requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emergency Paediatric First Aid a legal requirement?

Emergency Paediatric First Aid may be required for individuals working in childcare settings depending on their role and workplace requirements. Many nurseries, childminders and childcare providers require staff to hold an appropriate paediatric first aid qualification, either the full 2 day paediatic first aid course or emergency paediatric first aid course.

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Who needs Emergency Paediatric First Aid training?

This course is suitable for childcare professionals, nursery staff, childminders, teachers, sports coaches, parents and anyone responsible for infants and children.

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What is the difference between Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Full Paediatric First Aid?

Emergency Paediatric First Aid is a shorter course covering emergency situations involving infants and children. Full Paediatric First Aid provides more comprehensive training and may be required for certain childcare settings.

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Is CPR & Defibrillator Training included?

Yes. Learners will be taught practical infant and child CPR techniques and how to use a defibrillator, along with how to respond to choking emergencies.

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Can schools and nurseries book on-site training?

Yes. We regularly provide on-site training for schools, academies, nurseries, pre-schools and childcare providers across South Yorkshire. Group of between 6 learners upto 120 leaners in one day if required.

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Do learners receive a certificate?

Yes. Successful learners receive an FAIB Accredited Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate or L2 RQF certificates can be provided.

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Can parents attend the course?

Absolutely. The course is suitable for parents, grandparents and carers who want to gain confidence in dealing with emergencies involving children.

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Do I need previous first aid experience?

No. The course is suitable for beginners and no previous experience is required.

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What areas do you cover?

We provide Emergency Paediatric First Aid training throughout Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Worksop, Retford, Scunthorpe, Wakefield, Leeds and surrounding areas.

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Why choose Emergency Response Training Ltd?

Emergency Response Training Ltd has been delivering first aid and workplace training since 2002. Our experienced instructors provide practical, engaging training designed to give learners confidence in responding to real-life emergencies. 

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Book your place on one of our Doncaster courses or contact us to arrange on-site training at your workplace.

📞 01302 802016  ENQUIRY FORM ✉ mail@ertraining.co.uk

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