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.
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)
- One day face to face, 09:00 to 16:00
- £60 + 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 11 December 2026
Emergency paediatric first aid training in Manchester for parents, carers and volunteers
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 PLAB Guide Training Centre in Levenshulme 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, for example in an early years setting, book the full course instead.
Groups are limited to 12 learners per trainer, so choose a date below and book early.
Why train in emergency paediatric first aid with PLAB Guide in Manchester
We teach in small groups, so you spend the day practising on infant and child manikins rather than watching slides. Your trainer assesses your practical skills as you go, so you know where you stand before the short theory paper.
- Regulated qualification: the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF), qualification number 603/0786/9, valid for three years. PLAB Guide Training Centre is a Qualsafe Awards Approved Centre (No. 908553).
- Monthly dates: a Friday course every month, in the same week as our full Paediatric First Aid course.
- Training for your group: we can run this course for up to 12 learners at our venue or at your setting in Greater Manchester for £420 + VAT. Request a group booking.
- Getting here: the training rooms are on the first and second floors and reached by stairs only, so contact us before you book if you have access or learning-support needs. There is limited free parking on site, plus free on-street parking nearby, both on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Email firstaid@plabguide.co.uk or call 0161 564 6162 or 07447 183842.
Further reading
- Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid: which course do you need? How the two Qualsafe paediatric qualifications differ, and which one meets EYFS requirements.
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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 £60 + 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 The paediatric first aider and emergency assessment
The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, approaching an incident safely, checking how a baby or child responds, and calling for help. -
2 Infant and child CPR with an AED
Hands-on resuscitation on infant and child manikins, how the technique changes between babies and children, and safe use of an AED. -
3 The unresponsive, breathing infant or child
Keeping the airway open, placing an infant or child in a safe position, monitoring their breathing, and caring for a child during and after a seizure. -
4 Choking
Recognising mild and severe choking in infants and children, the steps to clear the airway, and what to do if they become unresponsive. -
5 External bleeding and shock
Controlling external bleeding, and recognising and managing shock until help arrives. -
6 Minor injuries
First aid for 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
Training near you
PLAB Guide Training Centre delivers Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course in Manchester, convenient for learners travelling from Levenshulme, Longsight, Burnage, Gorton, Didsbury and surrounding areas.
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