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Open Level 3 Blended Paediatric First Aid Course

Complete six hours of online learning in your own time, then join a scheduled classroom session at one of our regular training venues to finish your Level 3 BPFA qualification.

Course Details

6h Online + 6h ClassroomValid 3 YearsLevel 3Open Course

Level 3 Blended Paediatric First Aid

Our open BPFA course pairs flexible online study with a fixed classroom date at our own training venues, ideal for individuals and small teams who need Ofsted-compliant paediatric first aid training without booking a full in-house session.

Who Is This Course For?

Ideal if you only need to train one or two childminders, nursery staff or early years practitioners, or don't have a suitable space of your own to host in-house training.

  • Meets the updated Ofsted requirements set out in the 2025 EYFS Statutory Framework and Department for Education guidelines
  • 6 hours online + 6 hours face-to-face
  • Certification accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB)
  • All equipment provided
  • Training delivered by qualified medical professionals

Pricing

At Our Venue
£95per delegate

There is No VAT to Pay.

Training a whole team? In-House BPFA Training may be cheaper for you.

Delegates practising Level 3 Blended Paediatric First Aid skills

What You'll Learn

The knowledge and practical skills for carrying out emergency first aid in the workplace, delivered by qualified medical professionals.

First Aid Roles, Responsibilities & Scene Assessment

  • Understand the core responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  • Conduct a comprehensive scene assessment and prioritise actions based on clinical needs
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with children, infants, and caregivers
  • Execute the primary and secondary assessments (DR ABC) to evaluate the casualty’s condition
  • Adhere to first aid principles and best practises during emergency care
  • Maintain accurate incident records, and adhere to report protocols
  • Safely manage medication administration in emergency situations
  • Prevent and manage cross-contamination to ensure infection control

Trauma & Wound Care Management

  • Provide first aid for minor injuries, such as cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, and splinters
  • Effectively control bleeding
  • Recognise and manage shock and other life-threatening injuries (e.g. amputations, internal injuries)
  • Identify and treat unconsciousness and its underlying causes
  • Assess and manage fractures, ensuring proper immobilisation and care
  • Treat burns and scalds with appropriate first aid techniques
  • Provide care for eye and ear injuries with specific first aid protocols
  • Recognise and respond to poisoning through ingestion, inhalation, or dermal exposure
  • Address head injuries including concussion and skull fractures
  • Manage hypothermia and heat-related illnesses (e.g. heat exhaustion and heat stroke)

Paediatric CPR, AED Use & Recovery Positioning

  • Administer CPR for infants and children, with practical experience using mannequins
  • Safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for paediatric casualties)
  • Recognise critical moments to initiate and cease CPR based on the child’s response
  • Correctly position infants and children in the recovery position and monitor respiratory function
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of paediatric resuscitation techniques and their nuances

Airway Management, Seizures & Acute Medical Emergencies

  • Identify and manage airway obstruction (partial and complete) in children and infants
  • Practise the choking response using mannequins or choking vests for hands-on experience
  • Recognise and respond to different types of seizures (absence, focal, febrile, and generalised)
  • Provide appropriate post-seizure care to ensure safety and recovery
  • Identify and manage acute medical conditions, i.e. epilepsy, anaphylaxis, auto-injector awareness, asthma and diabetes management, meningitis, sepsis, sickle cell anaemia, croup and febrile convulsions

Regulatory Compliance & First Aid Kit Management

  • Ensure proper maintenance and management of first aid kits
  • Follow legal requirements for recording and reporting all incidents and treatments
  • Comply with national and local regulations regarding first aid care and response
  • Implement infection control practises to maintain a sterile environment during first aid provision

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