Paediatric First Aid Qualification

Level 3 RLSS Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Qualification (This course can be combined with the First Aid at Work course)

Whether you are a childcare professional, a teacher, or a parent, there is no responsibility greater than the safety of the children in your care. When an emergency happens, every second counts—and having the confidence to act can make all the difference.

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) is the “gold standard” for those working with infants and children. Moving beyond basic life support, this comprehensive course provides you with the advanced skills needed to recognize and manage a wide range of pediatric illnesses and injuries—from allergic reactions and meningitis to fractures and febrile convulsions.

Looking for something simpler than the PFA? Take a look at the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Qualification

TopicEmergency First Aid at WorkFirst Aid at WorkEmergency Paediatric First AidPaediatric First Aid
Adult CPR & AED✅✅❌❌
Child & Infant CPR & AED❌❌✅✅
Scene & Primary Survey✅✅✅✅
Secondary Survey (Head-to-Toe)❌✅❌✅
Recovery Position✅ Adult✅ Adult✅ Infant & Child✅ Infant & Child
Choking Management✅ Adult✅ Adult✅ Infant & Child✅ Infant & Child
External Bleeding & Shock✅✅✅✅
Seizures✅✅✅✅
Minor Injuries (Cuts, Grazes, etc.)✅✅✅✅
Fractures, Sprains & Strains❌✅❌✅
Head & Spinal Injuries❌✅❌✅
Chest Injuries❌✅❌❌
Eye, Ear & Nose Conditions❌✅ (Eyes)❌✅
Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injectors❌✅❌✅
Major Illness (Heart Attack/Stroke)❌✅❌❌
Chronic Paediatric Illness (Meningitis)❌❌❌✅
Poisoning❌✅❌✅
Electric Shock❌✅❌✅
Extremes of Temperature❌✅❌✅

Our current price is £95 for a single space, or £215 for a group session for up to 12 learners (there is a £10 additional fee per learner for course manuals)

12 hours in-person contact learning time (i.e. not including any lunch breaks) over 2 days

This course is suitable for anyone working with or in contact with children and infants (anyone aged under 18). This is suitable for individuals whose main contact are children and infants (such as Youth Clubs and Nurseries). Don’t think you need the full PFA? Take a look at our page for the 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course

First Aid needs for children and infants differ from adults, this qualifications allows you to know the difference and how to implement these skills, and so are covered when using these skills specific to the correct casualty.

The PFA course is designed to be the first step to becoming a qualified First Aider, this means the course is suitable for most people. We recommend having the following to ensure you will maximise the chances of learning:

  • Must be a minimum age of 16 years old
  • To have the ability to kneel for a short period of time
  • A basic level of english and hearing

Three years

There are three method of assessment for this course:

  • Continual observation throughout by the trainer
  • A Multiple Choice Test
  • Practical Observations

We don’t want learners to worry about any assessment, as the trainer is there to help you through it and make sure you have the skills required after the course

You will receive the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

  • Level 3 RLSS Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Qualification

This qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited, and nationally recognised

To renew your current PFA you will need to re-do the 12 hours (2 days) of training

Yes! The following points are awarded upon successful completion:

3.5 CIMSPA Points

8 UCAS points

Please feel free to drop our course trainer a quick email with your question, and they’ll get back to you with the answer:

Dylan@RPRTtraining.co.uk