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2 Day Paediatric First Aid

The two-day Paediatric First Aid course is a comprehensive training programme designed for professionals who work with infants and young children.

This Exeter-based, 12-hour course provides a paediatric first aid qualification that is valid for three years and exceeds the syllabus requirements set out by Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

If you are unsure which qualification is most suitable for your role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll be happy to advise.

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12 HOUR | 2 DAY COURSE

What This Course Covers

Health and safety law requires employers to ensure appropriate first aid cover is in place when working with infants and young children. The most suitable qualification should be identified through a risk assessment of your specific working environment.

This two-day Paediatric First Aid course is designed for individuals who work with babies and young children. It is particularly relevant for teachers, childminders, crèche and playgroup staff, and anyone with responsibility for children’s welfare.

The course syllabus covers a wide range of emergency scenarios and practical skills, giving learners the confidence to respond effectively in first aid situations. Training is highly hands-on and scenario-based, reinforcing learning through realistic practice. We also consider incidents that may occur during outings and activities away from the usual work environment.

Successful completion of the course results in a nationally recognised Paediatric First Aid qualification, valid for three years from the date of training.

This two-day course exceeds the requirements set out by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted.

All of our instructors are highly trained professionals with real-world emergency experience, which they bring directly into their teaching.

If this course feels more in-depth than you require, you may wish to consider our one-day Paediatric First Aid course instead. If you are unsure which qualification is appropriate for your role, please contact your governing body or get in touch with us and we will be happy to advise.

Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch – 01392 327 888

Course Contents
Day 1 Schedule

  • Responsibilities of the first aider
  • Priorities of treatment
  • The unconscious baby/child
  • Infant and child resuscitation
  • Incident management and reporting
  • Control bleeding and manage shock
  • Choking
  • Treat burns and scalds
  • Head injuries, seizures and febrile convulsions
  • Fractures
Day 2 Schedule

  • Recognise and deal with a range of common illnesses/ diseases
  • Asthma and hyperventilation
  • Neck and spinal injuries
  • Poisoning
  • Allergies and anaphylactic shock
  • Extremes of hot and cold
  • Electric shock
  • Bites and stings
  • Eyes, ears and nose
  • Scenarios

Course Prices

Additional Information

Open Course – Per Person Price
£145 + VAT per person
Private Groups of 6 – 9  
£850 + VAT per group
Private Groups of 10 – 12
£930 + VAT per group

Qualification

Your 2 Day Paediatric First Aid (2DP) certificate is valid for three years from the date you complete the course. To renew your qualification, you must attend a further 12-hour 2 Day Paediatric First Aid training course.

The 2DP qualification is a nationally recognised and accredited award. At First Aid Exeter, we exceed the minimum standards required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for first aid training providers.
To learn more about how we meet and surpass these standards, please click here.
For further information on the HSE’s guidance for selecting a first aid training provider, please click here.

In 2013, the HSE deregulated the first aid training industry, meaning externally regulated certification is no longer required. However, some specialist or high-risk workplaces may still require externally regulated qualifications. If this applies to your organisation, please let us know before booking and we will be happy to advise you.

Private Groups

All of our first aid courses can be delivered as private group training, either at your own premises or at one of our training venues.

We do not charge extra for on-site delivery, provided suitable parking is available for the trainer. Our standard course fees apply, and full pricing details are available on our prices page — click here.

To arrange a private group booking or to discuss your requirements, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist.

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