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Paediatric First Aid Trainer Course UK — accredited SafeCert qualification to teach paediatric first aid

Paediatric First Aid Trainer Course

Accredited 2-Day SafeCert Qualification — Teach Paediatric First Aid

2 Days
SafeCert Accredited
UK-wide & Online Zoom

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Course Overview

The Paediatric First Aid Trainer Course is a 2-day accredited programme that qualifies you to deliver and assess Paediatric First Aid training. Accredited by SafeCert, the course leads to the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid Training and Assessment — a nationally recognised qualification that meets Ofsted requirements for childcare settings.

The course is designed for childcare professionals, nursery managers, school staff, and anyone who wants to teach paediatric first aid to others. No prior teaching experience is required — the course includes a teaching qualification as part of the programme.

You will receive a comprehensive trainer resource pack including PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, student handouts, and assessment materials — everything you need to start delivering courses immediately after qualification.

What You'll Learn

Infant and Child CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Managing Choking in Infants and Children
Recognising and Responding to Childhood Emergencies
Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions in Children
Febrile Convulsions and Seizures
Head Injuries and Unconsciousness in Children
Burns, Scalds, and Wounds in Paediatric Patients
Training Delivery Methods and Techniques
Assessment and Verification of Learners
Legal Requirements for Paediatric First Aid in Childcare

Who Should Attend

Nursery Managers and Staff
Childminders and Nannies
School Teachers and Teaching Assistants
After-School Club Leaders
Sports Coaches Working with Children
Healthcare Professionals
First Aid Trainers Adding Paediatric Qualification
Anyone Working in Early Years Settings

Available Course Dates

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor

Course Details

Course Information
Duration2 Days
AccreditationSafeCert Level 3
Price£425 + VAT
Certificate Validity3 Years
DeliveryClassroom & Online
What's Included
SafeCert Level 3 Certificate
Trainer Resource Pack
PowerPoint Presentations
Lesson Plans & Handouts
Assessment Materials
Teaching Qualification (PDLSG)

Why teach Paediatric First Aid?

Paediatric first aid training is a legal requirement for childcare settings in the UK. Qualified paediatric first aid trainers are in constant demand across nurseries, schools, and childcare organisations.

Legal Requirement

Paediatric first aid is a legal requirement for all early years childcare settings under Ofsted regulations

1.7 million

Children under 5 in registered childcare settings in the UK requiring paediatric first aid trained staff

2 per 100

Children experience a serious injury requiring first aid in childcare settings each year

£425

Average cost of the Paediatric First Aid Trainer course — a high-demand qualification with strong earning potential

Frequently Asked Questions

To become a Paediatric First Aid Trainer, you need a current Paediatric First Aid certificate (Level 3) and ideally a recognised teaching qualification. The Abertay Training Paediatric First Aid Trainer course provides the SafeCert Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Trainer/Assessor Award alongside a teaching qualification, so no prior teaching experience is required.
The Paediatric First Aid Trainer course is a 2-day accredited programme. It covers all aspects of paediatric first aid training delivery, including CPR on infants and children, choking, and managing childhood emergencies. Delegates are assessed throughout the course and receive their certificate on successful completion.
On successful completion, you receive the SafeCert Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid Training and Assessment. This is a nationally recognised qualification that allows you to deliver and assess Paediatric First Aid courses. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Yes — Abertay Training delivers the Paediatric First Aid Trainer course via live Zoom as well as at venues across the UK. The online course covers the same content and awards the same SafeCert qualification as the classroom course.
Yes — the SafeCert Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Trainer qualification allows you to deliver Paediatric First Aid training in nurseries, schools, childminder settings, and other childcare environments. The qualification meets Ofsted requirements for paediatric first aid training in early years settings.
The Paediatric First Aid Trainer course specifically covers first aid for infants and children, including infant CPR, child choking, and childhood emergencies. The First Aid Trainer course covers first aid for adults. Many trainers hold both qualifications to offer a wider range of courses.
Abertay Training offers the Paediatric First Aid Trainer course at £425 + VAT per delegate. This includes all course materials, resources, and the SafeCert certification fee. Call 0333 500 5000 or book online to reserve your place.

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

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Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

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