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Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) Course.

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course provides essential first aid skills for children and infants (babies) within their homes or workplaces.

Course Overview

This one‑day course is suitable for learners aged 16+ who work with, or have responsibility for children and infants (babies) within their homes or workplaces.

Typical settings include:

Course Content

Emergency Paediatric First Aid – Learning Outcomes

Understand the responsibilities and duties of a paediatric first aider.
Demonstrate how to respond to an infant or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Recognise and provide appropriate first aid for an infant or child experiencing shock.
Assess an emergency, identify potential risks and take appropriate action to keep everyone safe.
Recognise and manage choking in infants and children caused by an obstructed airway.
Explain the appropriate response when an infant or child is unresponsive but breathing normally.
Demonstrate how to manage wounds and control bleeding in infants and children.

Content reflects foreseeable workplace injuries and emergencies, as outlined in HSE guidance

Paediatric First Aid Course

The Paediatric First Aid course content can be covered within 12 hours and is delivered in two-6 Hour days. A blended learning version of the course is also available.

Course Overview

This Two‑day (12 Hours Face to face) course is suitable for learners aged 16+ who work with, or have responsibility for children and infants (babies) within their homes or workplaces.

A more comprehensive course that includes the emergency skills covered in EPFA, alongside a wider range of childhood illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.

Additional topics include burns and scalds, fractures, head injuries, poisoning, electric shock, extreme temperatures, bites and stings, and conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose.

Typical settings include:

Course Content

Understand the responsibilities and duties of a paediatric first aider.
Demonstrate how to respond to an infant or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Recognise the signs of shock and provide appropriate first aid to an affected infant or child.
Assess an emergency situation, identify potential hazards and take appropriate action to manage it safely and effectively.
Recognise and manage choking in infants and children caused by an obstructed airway.
Explain how to care for an infant or child who is unresponsive but breathing normally.
Demonstrate how to treat wounds and control bleeding in infants and children.
Recognise suspected fractures and dislocations and provide suitable first aid.
Identify and respond appropriately to sudden illnesses or medical emergencies involving infants and children with existing health conditions.
Explain how to provide first aid for burns and scalds in infants and children.
Recognise potential head, neck and back injuries and describe the appropriate first aid response.
Identify the effects of exposure to extreme heat or cold and provide suitable first aid.
Recognise and respond to suspected poisoning in infants and children.
Identify common injuries and conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose, and explain the appropriate first aid measures.
Explain how to respond safely to an infant or child who has suffered an electric shock.
Recognise bites and stings and provide appropriate first aid to infants and children.

Content reflects foreseeable workplace injuries and emergencies, as outlined in HSE guidance

Awarding & Quality Assurance

HSE Guidance and compliance
If you work in an early-years setting in England, it is important to check the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Please note: A one-day EPFA certificate does not automatically meet the requirement for a full Paediatric First Aid qualification. Where the EYFS requires a full PFA certificate for designated first-aid cover, the two-day PFA course is generally the appropriate option, subject to the applicable framework requirements and any relevant exceptions.

If you are unsure which course is right for you or your organisation, contact DW Training & Development before booking, and I will be happy to help you choose the most suitable option.