Paediatric First Aid Courses in Chelmsford
Book our 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course in Chelmsford, Essex. Designed for early years practitioners, nursery staff, childminders and childcare professionals, the course meets Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and reflects the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines.
We run regular open blended Paediatric First Aid courses in Chelmsford each month, with a choice of dates to suit you or your team. Every course is delivered in a friendly, welcoming environment where learners of all experience levels feel included and engaged.
Train with modern, state-of-the-art equipment, including feedback CPR manikins that measure chest-compression rate, depth and release, as well as rescue-breath performance. We also use multiple AED trainers that simulate live defibrillators, helping you build practical skills and the confidence to act in an emergency.
The table below contains full details of our Paediatric First Aid courses in Chelmsford. Choose your preferred course date and book your place today.
For group bookings, onsite training or help choosing the right course, contact us by phone on 01206 807552, emailing info@ath-training.co.uk or through our contact page.
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DescriptionList Item 1
This course is suitable for anyone working in Ofsted-registered childcare, including childminders, nannies, au pairs, nursery and preschool staff, school employees, playgroup and toddler-group staff, after-school club teams and children’s activity coaches.
Not sure whether the 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course is right for you? Contact us and we will help you choose the most suitable training.
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DurationList Item 2
This two-day course includes a minimum of 12 hours of training, excluding breaks. Delegates must complete all contact hours to receive certification.
Choose two days of classroom training or a blended course with day one online and day two in the classroom.
The blended option is popular with childminders because the online training can be completed flexibly without taking up the whole weekend.
Video-based modules work on smartphones, tablets and PCs, and progress can be saved between sessions.
Our open courses run from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. For onsite courses and group bookings, we can tailor the timings to suit your requirements.
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SyllabusList Item 3
Responsibilities and reporting
Assessment of the situation
Unresponsive casualties
CPR for infants, children and older children
AED for paediatric casualties
Infantile convulsion
Control of bleeding and shock
Bites and stings
Head and eye injuries
Sickle cell anaemia
Diabetes
Foreign bodies
Anaphylaxis
Epilepsy
Illness due to heat or cold
Electrical injuries
Fainting
Choking in infants, children and older children
Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
Meningitis
Burns
Poisons
Asthma
Post-incident care
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AssessmentList Item 4
Our tutors continuously monitor delegates throughout the course to ensure they successfully complete all practical elements.
Delegates also complete a theoretical assessment, either as a multiple-choice examination or through open-response questions at various points during the course.
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Certification
On successful completion of the course, delegates receive a certificate valid for three years, together with a wallet card.
Our Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQs) are awarded by ProTrainings, while our regulated qualifications (RQFs) are awarded through TQUK.
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Price
The course costs £120 + VAT per person.
The price includes the online element of the blended course. If this has already been purchased, day two costs £100 + VAT per person.
For a group quote or onsite training please contact us.
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Course Dates
To view our upcoming open course dates please click here.