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

Format

• Duration: 3 days (18 contact hours)
• Delivery: in-person, hosted at your premises for on-site groups (6+ delegates) or at our Bristol venue for open courses
• 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.