SIKA FIRST AID

First Aid Training in Glasgow & Central Scotland

QA Level 3 - Emergency Paediatric First Aid

This two-day paediatric first aid course focuses on emergency scenarios that face those looking after young children and infants, including day nurseries, private nursery schools, pre-schools, before and after school clubs for children in the early years age group, childminders and carers of children at home. This qualification fulfils Ofsted’s first aid requirements for early years teachers, nursery workers and childminders (as defined within the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage 2014 and within the Child Care Register Guide).

The QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF) qualification

All our courses are accredited by Qualsafe. Qualsafe are currently recognised by Ofqual and Department for Education and Skills to award qualifications in Paediatric First Aid. 

  • The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider. 
  • Assessing an emergency situation. 
  • Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child. 
  • Recovery position.
  • CPR Choking. 
  • Head and spinal injuries. 
  • Fractures, dislocations and sprains. 
  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions. 
  • Meningitis Asthma Seizures Diabetic emergencies.
  • Poisoning. 
  • Burns and scalds Electric shock. 
  • Wounds and bleeding. 
  • Shock. 
  • Sickle cell crisis. 
  • Eye, ear and nose conditions. 
  • Bites and stings. 
  • Treatment for hot and cold temperatures. 
  • Minor injuries. 
  • Accident recording. 

This 12hr course is a requirement of all Childcare Practitioners who require registration by OFSTED, this includes Childminders, Nannies, Nursery Practitioners, Pre School and After School Club Staff. The course is also suitable for Security / Close Protection Officers who may have to deal with Paediatric emergencies. 

Successful Learners will receive a QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF) certificate as well as a plastic aide memoire.


Our courses can be delivered on or offsite and we offer discounts for groups and on site courses.  We can offer Emergency First Aid courses in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Fife and throughout Scotland.

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