Paediatric First Aid
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course in Manchester
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF): one day of face-to-face training in life-threatening emergencies involving babies and children, at our Levenshulme centre. £60 + VAT (£72 inc VAT).
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)
- One day face to face, 09:00 to 16:00
- £60 + VAT (£72 inc VAT)
- Certificate valid for 3 years
- Up to 12 learners per trainer
Course summary
- Qualification
- Qualsafe Awards Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
- Duration
- 1 day
- Location
- Manchester
- Certificate valid for
- 3 years
- Price
- £60
- Next date
- Friday 13 November 2026
Our emergency paediatric first aid course in Manchester leads to the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF). In one day at our Levenshulme centre you learn what to do when a baby or child is unresponsive, not breathing, choking or bleeding heavily.
This is a separate, shorter qualification from our full Paediatric First Aid course. If your role needs the full paediatric first aid certificate, book the full course instead.
Assessment and certification
Your trainer observes five practical assessments: infant CPR and safe use of an AED, child CPR and safe use of an AED, a choking casualty, wounds, bleeding and shock, and an unconscious casualty. You also complete one multiple-choice theory paper.
When you pass every assessment you receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF), qualification number 603/0786/9, valid for three years. Qualsafe recommends annual refresher training to keep your skills up to date.
Training in Manchester
Courses run at PLAB Guide Training Centre, Second Floor, 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH, a Qualsafe Awards Approved Centre (No. 908553). The training rooms are on the second floor and can be reached by stairs only. Please contact us before you book if you have accessibility, learning-support or practical-assessment needs.
Parking is free. There is a small car park at the back of the building for five or six cars, and free on-street parking nearby. Spaces are not reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please allow a few minutes to find a space.
We can also run this course for your staff, at our venue or at your setting in Greater Manchester, for £420 + VAT (£504 inc VAT) for a group of up to 12 learners. Request a group booking, email firstaid@plabguide.co.uk or call 0161 564 6162 or 07447 183842.
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Course overview
How the day runs
The course is delivered face to face in one day of at least six hours, excluding breaks. Short demonstrations are followed by hands-on practice on infant and child manikins, with your trainer assessing your practical skills as you go. The day ends with a short multiple-choice paper.
Public courses run every month at our Levenshulme centre, on the Friday of the same week as our Paediatric First Aid courses. See the dates below.
The course runs from 09:00 to 16:00 and costs £72 including VAT (£60 + £12 VAT). The price includes tuition, course reference materials, assessment and your Qualsafe certificate.
Who this course is for
This course suits people who need to give emergency first aid to babies and children but do not need the full paediatric first aid qualification, such as parents, grandparents, guardians, babysitters and volunteers.
It is not the same as the full Paediatric First Aid qualification. Early years providers in England must have at least one person with a current full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and on outings when children are present. If you are not sure which certificate your role needs, check with your setting or ask us before booking.
Who should attend
- Parents, grandparents and guardians
- Babysitters
- Youth, sports and community volunteers
- Anyone who looks after infants and children
Entry requirements
- You must be at least 14 years old on the first day of training.
- You must be able to carry out practical tasks at floor level, such as CPR on a manikin.
- There are no other formal entry requirements. Qualsafe recommends literacy and numeracy at Level 1 or above.
- Bring photo ID in the same name as your booking.
- Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes, such as trousers and trainers.
- Tell us before you book about any disability, injury, health condition or learning need, so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments.
What you will learn
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- Assess an emergency involving an infant or child safely and call for help
- Give CPR and use an AED on an unresponsive infant and an unresponsive child
- Care for an infant or child who is unresponsive and breathing, including during a seizure
- Help an infant or child who is choking
- Control external bleeding and recognise and manage shock
- Give first aid for bites, stings and minor injuries
Course content
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1 Emergency paediatric first aid
The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, assessing an emergency, infant and child CPR with an AED, the unresponsive infant and child (including seizures), choking, external bleeding and shock, and minor injuries such as bites, stings, cuts and nosebleeds.
Course format
- Duration
- 1 day
- Delivery
- Instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on practice on infant and child manikins, all face to face.
- Classroom
- 09:00 to 16:00
- Learning hours
- 6 hours minimum (excluding breaks)
Assessment
- How you are assessed
- Five practical assessments observed by your trainer and one multiple-choice theory paper.
- Practical assessment
- Five practical assessments, observed by your trainer.
- Written assessment
- One multiple-choice theory paper.
Certification
- Requirements
- Attend the full day and pass all five practical assessments and the theory paper.
- Certificate valid for
- 3 years
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