The "Paediatric First Aid" course is a comprehensive programme designed to empower learners with the skills needed to respond to medical emergencies involving babies and young children. The course begins with an introduction to paediatric first aid, explaining its unique importance and the legal and moral responsibilities of carers, educators, and parents. From there, learners are guided through the critical first steps of assessing a situation and providing appropriate assistance based on the child’s condition.

One of the course’s core components is teaching how to recognise and respond to a loss of responsiveness, including how to safely and effectively administer CPR tailored specifically for infants and young children. This module ensures that participants are prepared to handle life-threatening emergencies with calm and precision, which can be crucial in the moments before emergency services arrive.

The course also explores first aid for a wide range of common paediatric illnesses, injuries, and incidents such as choking, burns, bleeding, allergic reactions, and seizures. Additional focus is placed on managing acute medical conditions like asthma attacks and diabetic emergencies. The final module covers how to call for emergency help, communicate clearly with emergency services, and provide necessary information that can improve response time and treatment outcomes.

By the end of the course, learners will possess the practical skills, confidence, and understanding needed to provide potentially life-saving care to children in both everyday and emergency situations.