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

Format

• Duration: 1 day
• Delivery: in-person, at your premises for on-site groups or at our Bristol venue for open courses
• 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.