Paediatric First Aid

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

Protect Little Lives.
Be Prepared.

Gain the knowledge and confidence to respond to emergencies involving infants and children in homes, schools and childcare environments.

Paediatric First Aid

Medicore’s Paediatric First Aid course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and young children.

The programme focuses on recognising illness or injury, delivering appropriate first aid treatment, and understanding what to monitor while awaiting emergency services. It is specifically tailored for those who work with or care for children and want the confidence to act decisively in an emergency.

If you require further information or wish to arrange a booking, please contact us.

Course Description

This programme provides a practical foundation in paediatric emergency care, with an emphasis on real-world application and hands-on learning.

Key areas covered include:

Recognising illness and injury in infants and children
Child CPR (full sequence)
Infant CPR (full sequence)
Management of choking in children and infants
Safe use of an AED in paediatric emergencies
Head injuries
Common medical emergencies
Medication administration and management
Scenario-based practice and decision making

Participants leave the course with the practical knowledge and confidence required to respond effectively in emergency situations involving children.

Course Details

Duration

The course takes approximately 4 to 6 hours to complete. This includes revision of modules and assessment.

Certification

Valid for 2 Years

Assessment

Practical evaluation of CPR skills
A short-answer written examination

Group Size

Max 12 Candidates

Who It's For

It is suitable for anyone responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children in a home or professional setting.

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01 685 4466

Course Details

This course is intended for individuals who work with or care for infants and young children, including:

New parents
Childminders
Pre-school workers
Montessori teachers
Early years educators
Childcare professionals

It is suitable for anyone responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children in a home or professional setting.

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Participants must be physically able to perform chest compressions on a manikin while kneeling.
Students should have sufficient English language proficiency to participate fully in instruction and assessment.

Method of delivery

The course is delivered by a Medicore Medical Services instructor using a structured and interactive approach that includes:

Instructor-led presentations
Video-based learning
Practical skills stations
Scenario-based exercises
Group discussion

Renewal

Certification is valid for two years. To maintain qualification, participants must complete the full course again prior to expiry. There is no shortened refresher programme for in-date certificates.

Why choose Medicore?

Paediatric-focused training: The course is specifically structured around the unique needs of infants and young children.
Experienced instructors: Training is delivered by qualified professionals using structured, engaging and practical teaching methods.
Practical emphasis: Participants gain hands-on experience through skills stations and scenario-based exercises.
Clear assessment standards: A defined practical and written assessment ensures participants demonstrate competence.
Confidence through preparation: The programme ensures learners leave with both knowledge and the confidence to apply it when needed.

Why choose Medicore?

Medicore courses are classroom based and can be run in our training premises or onsite if space allows.

With a focus on real-world application and professional standards, we prepare you to confidently respond to emergencies wherever you are.

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