Paediatric First Aid - March 2026 @ Peterborough

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Peterborough is a comprehensive and thorough course covering all key aspects of paediatric first care. Conducted with a hybrid approach, participants will not only acquire theoretical knowledge on how to respond in cases of emergency involving infants and children, but also gain practical skills necessary to respond effectively to such emergency situations.

The Paediatric First Aid course will be held in Peterborough on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026.

The Paediatric First Aid course is suitable for:

• Parents looking to enhance their knowledge of paediatric emergency response

• Childcare professionals who work with infants and children on a regular basis

• Caregivers who provide regular childcare for others

• Expectant parents looking to be fully equipped with knowledge for when the new addition to the family arrives

The Paediatric First Aid course is a 2-day course that is thorough, extensive and comprehensive regarding the administration of First Aid to infants and children. The agenda is:

DAY 1: PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES & LIFE SUPPORT

• Introduction & Legal Requirements

• Incident & Casualty Assessment

• Unresponsive Infant & Child

• Paediatric CPR (including AED considerations for children)

• Managing Paediatric Choking

• Managing Breathing Difficulties in Children, including

  • Asthma

  • Anaphylaxis (auto-injectors: EpiPen, Jext, Emerade)

  • Hyperventilation vs panic attacks

• Bleeding & Shock

DAY 2: INJURY MANAGEMENT & SECONDARY SURVEY

• Secondary Survey

• Injuries & Trauma

• Childhood Medical Conditions, including:

  • Febrile seizures

  • Epilepsy

  • Meningitis

  • Diabetic emergencies

  • Croup

  • Sepsis

• Environmental & Everyday Hazards, such as:

  • Poisoning from common household items

  • Drowning

  • Heat/cold emergencies

  • Electric shock

  • Allergic reactions

• Practical Assessments

• Course Completion

  • Written assessment

  • Certification (valid 3 years)

  • Post-course refresher advice

The Paediatric First Aid course is a 2-day training course which includes:

• instructor-led training supported by digital course materials

• realistic scenario-based practice sessions

• opportunities to demonstrate practical skills for infant and child emergencies

• guidance from qualified First Aid professionals

• an e-certificate provided on completion

The Paediatric First Aid Course is a two-day in-person training, which includes digital learning materials for pre-course study and post-course reference.

If you would like to discuss a remote or hybrid approach to the course, please get in touch.

The Paediatric First Aid Course is delivered over two days, providing around twelve hours of guided learning in total, commonly split into full-day sessions from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm each day, with a minimum contact time of twelve hours, which may include blended online elements.

Purchase your spot on the Paediatric First Aid Course in Peterborough. A confirmation email will be sent to your inbox, detailing further information about the course.

Interested in Paediatric First Aid Course in Peterborough but cannot make this date? Or would you like 1664 Training Solutions to deliver the Paediatric First Aid Course course in your workplace? Get in touch with 1664 Training Solutions to enquire if an alternative, private session can be organised for you and your team.

The Paediatric First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years, though an annual refresher and recertification is recommended.