Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training (3 days)

First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training

This Children and Adult First Aid Training course equips learners with essential life-saving skills to respond confidently to medical emergencies across age groups.

Covering CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, and recovery techniques, the course ensures participants can assess situations quickly and provide effective care. It includes age-specific considerations for infants, children, and adults, promoting safe, inclusive practice in homes, schools, and care settings.

Course complies with Care Certificate standards, CQC requirements, EYFS framework, Ofsted expectations, and Equality Act 2010 for legal and professional compliance.

Learners also gain awareness of defibrillator use (AED), unconscious casualty management, and legal responsibilities under UK health and safety standards. Delivered face-to-face or virtually, this training is ideal for carers, support workers, educators, and anyone responsible for safeguarding others.

Why Combine Adult and Children First Aid Training

Combining Adult and Children First Aid training offers a practical, inclusive solution for professionals and carers who support mixed age groups.

It ensures broader emergency preparedness, meets multiple regulatory standards (including HSE, EYFS, and Ofsted), and saves time and cost by delivering dual certification in one session.

Ideal for multi-role staff, it equips learners to respond confidently across diverse care and educational settings.

🟣Related: First Aid Training Courses / First Aid Re-qualification Course.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 3 days
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 3-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Accreditation Options: Non-Accredited (Caring for Care Certificate) / Accredited (Qualsafe Award)✅
• Course Mode: Face to Face

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Certificate, which is valid for 3 years. This certificate is recognised and meets the requirements for workplace first aid for both infants and adults.

• Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Course Outline:

What You Will Learn

Adult First Aid:

• How to manage medical emergencies in adults, including choking, cardiac arrest, heart attacks, and stroke.
• Recognising the signs and symptoms of serious injuries such as burns, fractures, bleeding, and shock.
• Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for adults.
• Basic wound care, bandaging, and treating minor cuts and sprains.
• First aid for common illnesses, including severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and diabetic emergencies.
• Handling unconsciousness, seizures, and head injuries.

Paediatric First Aid:

• Recognising and managing common childhood injuries like cuts, bruises, burns, and poisoning.
• Dealing with choking in infants and children.
• Administering CPR to babies and children.
• Handling febrile seizures, epileptic seizures, and other medical emergencies in children.
• Recognising symptoms of meningitis, asthma attacks, and anaphylaxis in children.
• Safe handling of children with fractures, sprains, and injuries.

Assessment Methods

• Practical Demonstrations: You will get hands-on practice with first aid skills, such as CPR, the recovery position, bandaging, and emergency responses for both adults and children.
• Scenario-Based Checks: You will take part in simulated emergency situations where you will need to make decisions and act in the right way.
• Multiple-Choice Exams: A written test to check your knowledge of first aid, medical conditions, and the rules you need to follow.
• Continuous Observation: The trainer will observe how you perform, your attitude, and how involved you are throughout the training.
• Skills Checklists: A list to help assess your specific techniques and make sure they meet the required standards.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Teachers and Teaching Assistants in schools
• Childminders and Nursery Staff
• Sports Coaches working with children
• Parents and Caregivers who want to be prepared for emergencies at home
• Healthcare Workers in mixed-age environments
• Employers who want to ensure safety for both adults and children in the workplace

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training, you will be able to:

1. Stay safe and handle emergency situations for both adults and children.
2. Perform CPR correctly for adults, children, and babies, using the latest guidelines.
3. Recognise and assist with different injuries, such as cuts, burns, broken bones, and head injuries, for all age groups.
4. Help with common medical emergencies, like seizures, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions, for both adults and children.
5. Know how to handle choking emergencies using the right methods for each age group.
6. Identify and give first aid for conditions and emergencies that are common in children.
7. Write clear reports of incidents and share this information with emergency services.
8. Follow proper infection control rules when giving first aid.
9. Understand the role and duties of a workplace first aider.
10. Know how to give first aid to children in different situations.

This training meets the requirements standard for workplace first aid (Qualsafe) and the Ofsted/EYFS requirements for paediatric first aid.

Course Benefits:

This combined First Aid course for Children and Adults provides a comprehensive approach to emergency care, ensuring you’re fully prepared to handle a variety of situations.

• Comprehensive Training: Gain essential skills to deliver first aid to both adults and children, equipping you to manage a wide range of emergencies confidently.
• Dual Certification: Upon successful completion, you’ll receive both the First Aid at Work (FAW) and Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificates. Both are valid for three years, saving you time and money by combining two qualifications into one course.
• Confidence in Emergencies: Learn how to stay calm under pressure and respond effectively in critical situations, giving you the ability to provide life-saving assistance when it matters most.
• Meets Legal Requirements: This course meets the mandatory requirements for workplace first aid and satisfies Ofsted and EYFS standards for paediatric first aid—keeping you compliant with regulations.
• Practical Skills: Hands-on training gives you the opportunity to practise CPR, choking response, AED use, and other key techniques, helping you feel confident in real-life scenarios.
• Suitable for Many Roles: Ideal for workplace first aiders, teachers, childcare providers, sports coaches, and anyone responsible for the welfare of both children and adults.
• Improves Workplace Safety: By completing this course, you contribute to a safer environment for both colleagues and children in your care, whether in a school, nursery, or general workplace setting.
• Learn from Experienced Trainers: Our skilled instructors offer clear, practical guidance and are ready to answer your questions, ensuring an engaging and informative learning experience.

This course provides dual certification in adult and paediatric first aid, covering CPR, choking, bleeding, and AED use. It meets HSE, EYFS, and Ofsted standards—ideal for carers, educators, and support staff in mixed-age environments.

Key Objectives of Combined Training:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Learners gain practical skills in CPR, choking response, bleeding control, and AED use for adults, children, and infants.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, EYFS statutory framework, and Ofsted inspection standards.
• Efficiency: Reduces duplication of content and training time by delivering both qualifications in a single extended session.
• Workplace Readiness: Equips staff to act as qualified first aiders across diverse roles and settings, enhancing safety and inspection preparedness.

The goal of combining Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) with Paediatric First Aid (PFA) is to create a unified, efficient training programme that prepares individuals to respond confidently to medical emergencies involving both adults and children.

This approach is especially valuable in environments like schools, nurseries, sports clubs, and community care settings where mixed-age groups are present.

Common Questions and Answers

What is Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training?

Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Training is a comprehensive three-day course designed for individuals who support both adults and children in their professional roles. It merges two regulated qualifications—First Aid at Work (FAW) and Paediatric First Aid (PFA)—into one streamlined programme, reducing duplication and training time.

Learners gain practical skills in CPR, choking response, AED use, bleeding control, and casualty management across all age groups.

The course meets compliance standards set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), EYFS statutory framework, and Ofsted inspection criteria. Ideal for staff in schools, nurseries, care settings, and community organisations, it ensures readiness to respond confidently to a wide range of medical emergencies.

What Certificate will I receive if I combined both?

If you choose the Qualsafe Accredited option with Caring for Care, you’ll receive a Qualsafe Awards certificate, which is a regulated qualification recognised across the UK. Qualsafe Awards is an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation, ensuring your training meets national standards for quality and compliance.

For non-accredited sessions, Caring for Care also provides an in-house certificate of completion, which still reflects key learning outcomes and can support internal CPD records.

What is a Qualsafe Accreditation?

Qualsafe accreditation signifies that a training provider delivers qualifications regulated by Qualsafe Awards, one of the UK’s largest Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations. These qualifications meet national standards for safety, health, and first aid, ensuring learners receive high-quality, compliant training.

Accredited courses follow strict assessment and quality assurance protocols, making them suitable for regulated sectors such as healthcare, education, and social care.

Holding a Qualsafe certificate demonstrates professional competence and legal compliance across UK workplaces.

Does This Combined Adult and Paediatric First Aid Course Include Practical Sessions?

Yes. The Combined Adult and Paediatric First Aid Training includes essential practical sessions alongside theoretical instruction. Learners actively practise CPR, choking response, AED use, bleeding control, and recovery techniques for adults, children, and infants.

These hands-on components are mandatory for compliance with UK regulations, including Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, EYFS statutory framework, and Qualsafe accreditation standards. Practical assessment ensures participants can apply skills confidently and competently in real-life emergencies.

Can this training be customised for various settings?

Yes, the Combined Adult and Paediatric First Aid Training can be fully customised to suit a wide range of settings and roles. Caring for Care offers bespoke delivery tailored to the specific risks, responsibilities, and regulatory needs of your environment—whether that’s a school, nursery, care home, clinical setting, or community organisation.

Customisation may include:

• Emphasis on age-specific scenarios (e.g. infant choking, older people falls).
• Integration with workplace policies and risk assessments.
• Alignment with sector-specific standards (e.g. EYFS, Ofsted, CQC).
• Flexible delivery formats and scheduling to suit operational needs.

This ensures the training is not only compliant but also practical and relevant to your team’s day-to-day responsibilities.

What is the difference between paediatric first aid and first aid?

Paediatric First Aid focuses on treating infants and children, covering age-specific techniques like child CPR, choking response, and injury management aligned with EYFS and Ofsted standards.

First Aid at Work is designed for adult casualties in workplace settings, meeting Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations.

The key difference lies in the age group treated and the regulatory frameworks each course supports.

When Does Your First Aid Certificate Expire?

Your Combined Adult and Paediatric First Aid Training certificate is typically valid for three years. To stay compliant and confident in your skills:

• A full requalification is required before the certificate expires (every 3 years).
• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and EYFS framework recommend annual refresher training to maintain practical competence and emergency readiness.

Regular refresher training helps ensure your skills remain sharp and inspection-ready—particularly in regulated environments such as schools, nurseries, and care homes.

Do you offer this combined first aid training onsite?

Yes, Caring for Care offers the combined Adult and Paediatric First Aid training onsite for group bookings at your organisation’s location.

We offer this flexible delivery option to accommodate teams in schools, nurseries, care homes, and workplaces, making it easier and more convenient for you to train staff together without the need to travel.

Please note that we currently provide this course only for group bookings and do not offer individual enrolment. If you want to book for your team or organisation, please contact us to discuss your requirements and available dates.

What is a blended paediatric first aid course?

A blended first aid course combines online theory modules with in-person practical training, offering a flexible and efficient way to gain certification.

Learners complete self-paced eLearning covering key principles, followed by a classroom session focused on hands-on skills like CPR, choking response, and casualty management.

This format meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards and is ideal for workplaces seeking compliance with reduced disruption and training time.

Do you offer this course as a blended option?

Yes, this course can be offered as a blended option, provided the structure meets regulatory standards. A blended format typically includes:

Online theory modules: Covering key principles such as roles of a first aider, legal responsibilities, and recognising major illnesses

Face-to-face practical sessions: Mandatory for compliance, covering CPR, choking response, AED use, and casualty management for adults, children, and infants

To remain compliant with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, EYFS statutory framework, and Ofsted requirements, learners must complete both components in full.

The online portion must be completed before attending the practical session, and assessment must include both theory and hands-on evaluation. Please discuss this blended option with our course advisor when you make a booking.

Career Opportunities

Completing the Combined Adult and Paediatric First Aid Training opens doors to a range of career opportunities across health, education, and social care sectors.

It is especially valuable for roles that require safeguarding and emergency response skills.

Opportunities Include:

• Care Assistant / Support Worker – in residential, domiciliary, or community settings
• Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator – meeting EYFS and Ofsted first aid requirements
• Teaching Assistant / School Staff – supporting pupil safety and inspection readiness
• Sports Coach / Youth Worker – managing risk in active environments
• Foster Carer / Home Carer – fulfilling Care Act and safeguarding responsibilities
• Health & Safety Representative – contributing to workplace compliance and emergency planning.

This certification also strengthens your CV for regulated roles and can support progression into supervisory or specialist positions.

Great First Aid course! I attended, and it was very interesting and delivered well.