About the course

Overview

The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is a 1-day accredited course covering the essentials of paediatric emergency first aid — the compact route to Ofsted EYFS-compliant paediatric first-aid competency.

Who it’s for

For nursery staff, childminders, school-based staff, sports coaches, and family-facing personnel who need paediatric first-aid competency at emergency level. Where a full 2-day Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course is required, see that course instead.

What you’ll learn

Assess and respond to incidents involving infants and children
Perform infant and child CPR
Manage choking in infants and children
Recognise and respond to shock, bleeding, and burns in paediatric casualties
Handle common paediatric medical emergencies

Course details

Duration: 1 day
Cohort size: up to 12 delegates per instructor
Materials: printed workbook and QA-issued certificate on successful completion
Assessment: ongoing practical assessment plus a short evaluation

Accreditation and certification

Certified by Qualsafe Awards (QA) against the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 3. Meets Ofsted EYFS requirements at emergency level. Certification 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

1-day Ofsted-compliant paediatric first-aid competency at emergency level.

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.

QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) | 1 day course

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