Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid | 3-day Course

About the course

Overview

The Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid course delivers both workplace first-aid (adult casualties) and paediatric first-aid (infant and child casualties) competencies in a single 3-day training block. Efficient dual-qualification for organisations needing both.

Who it’s for

For workplaces where designated first aiders need to be competent across both adult and paediatric casualties — schools, nurseries, family-facing services, leisure and hospitality settings, family-run businesses, and multi-role safeguarding staff. Ideal where separate FAW and Paediatric qualifications would otherwise require two separate courses.

What you’ll learn

• Assess and manage incidents involving both adult and paediatric casualties
• Perform CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Use an AED across adult and paediatric contexts
• Manage choking in adults, children, and infants
• Respond to shock, bleeding, burns, and injuries in both age groups
• Handle common medical emergencies including seizures, meningitis, asthma, and anaphylaxis
• Complete incident reporting to workplace and safeguarding standards

Course details

• Duration: 3 days (18 contact hours)
• Cohort size: up to 12 delegates per instructor
• Materials: printed learner workbook, first-aid manuals for both contexts, and QA-issued certificate on completion
• Assessment: ongoing practical assessment plus a short written evaluation

Accreditation and certification

Certified by Qualsafe Awards (QA) — delegates receive both the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) and the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Both certifications valid for 3 years.

Delivered by

Delivered by Comera Medical Training. All trainers hold the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF), current first-aid instructor certification, and enhanced DBS clearance.

Outcomes

On successful completion you’ll hold both the QA Level 3 First Aid at Work (RQF) and Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualifications — meeting HSE requirements for higher-risk workplaces AND Ofsted EYFS staffing requirements in one combined training block.

How it's delivered

Taught in person by an accredited tutor, at the venue shown for each date. Expect practical, hands-on sessions, so wear comfortable clothes you can move in.