NUCO Paediatric First Aid, units 1 & 2 – FAA Level 3 (2 Day Accredited)

During the Paediatric First Aid Course, delegates will learn how to assess emergencies, provide first aid for a broad spectrum of incidents, and manage child-specific medical conditions.

Key topics include:

Role & Responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider

• Legal and moral responsibilities in caring for children
• Maintaining calm, assessing risk and ensuring scene safety

Emergency Assessment & Primary Survey (DRABC)

• Checking for Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, and Circulation (DRABC) adapted for infants / children
• Deciding when to call emergency services and what information to relay

Infant & Child Resuscitation (CPR) & AED Use

• Safe and effective CPR techniques for babies (infants) and children, including chest compressions and rescue breaths
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when appropriate

Unconsciousness & Recovery Position

• Placing an unresponsive but breathing child or infant in the recovery position
• Monitoring vital signs until medical help arrives

Choking & Airway Obstruction

• Recognising signs of choking in infants and children
• Appropriate first aid for choking (back blows, abdominal thrusts — age-appropriate)

Bleeding, Wounds & Shock Management

• Controlling heavy bleeding and stabilising wounds
• Managing shock, including signs, first aid response, and casualty care until help arrives

Burns, Scalds & Thermal Injuries

• Immediate first aid for burns and scalds to limit damage and prevent infection or complications

Head, Neck, Back & Bone Injuries

• Recognising and responding to suspected fractures, sprains, spinal or head injuries
• Guidance on safe immobilisation and when to seek professional medical care

Medical Emergencies & Sudden Illness in Children

• Managing common childhood emergencies: seizures, febrile convulsions, asthma attacks, severe allergic reactions/anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, poisoning, meningitis, bites & stings, and other serious illnesses
• Treating minor injuries and conditions: cuts, grazes, insect bites, foreign bodies (eyes/ears/nose), nosebleeds, eye injuries, etc.

Environmental and Environmental Hazards

• Dealing with situations involving extreme heat or cold, electric shock, chemical accidents, or exposure hazards relevant to children

Emergency Planning, First Aid Kits & Record-keeping

• Contents of a child-appropriate first-aid kit
• Record-keeping, incident reporting and parental/guardian communication
• Preparedness for out-of-setting emergencies (outings, play trips, transport)