Course Detail

HABC Level 3 International Award in Emergency Paediatric First AID and use of AED

About the Paediatric First Aid Training Course

Our Paediatric First Aid Training course, accredited by HABC (Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance), is designed to equip participants with life-saving skills specific to infants and children from birth to puberty. This comprehensive, internationally recognized program also includes hands-on training in the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Whether you're a parent, teacher, nanny, or healthcare provider, this emergency paediatric first aid training will give you the confidence to respond to real-life situations swiftly and safely.

Course Objectives

By the end of this paediatric first aid training, participants will:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

• Recognize and manage a range of paediatric emergencies

• Perform CPR for infants and children according to international standards

• Safely operate an AED in paediatric and adult scenarios

• Apply appropriate first aid for bleeding, burns, choking, allergic reactions, and more

Course Content Overview

This Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Training covers:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

• Be able to assess an emergency situation safely

• Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive

• Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who are choking

• Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding

• Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock.

• Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with bites, stings and minor injuries

• Be able to safely use an automated external defibrillator

Course duration
6 hours in total

Assessment

Participants are assessed continuously throughout the course via practical demonstrations and scenario-based evaluations. You’ll be required to demonstrate real-world first aid responses including CPR and AED use.

Certification

• Award: HABC Level 3 International Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Use of AED

• Validity: 3 years

• Recognized by: DCAS and HABC

• Certificate Issued Upon Completion

Who Should Attend?

This paediatric first aid training is ideal for:

• Nursery and School Staff

• Babysitters and Nannies

• Childcare Professionals

• Healthcare Assistants

• Parents and Guardians

• Sports Coaches Working with Children

Understand more about our First Aid Training 

*The course contents are updated based on Highfield Specifications: https://www.highfieldinternational.com/all-qualifications/first-aid/highfield-level-3-international-award-in-emergency-paediatric-first-aid-and-use-of-an-aed