Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF)

If you work in childcare and do not need to register with Ofsted, or if your school simply wants to increase the number of first aid‑trained staff, our Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF) classroom courses are an ideal choice.

This course covers Unit 1 of the full two‑day paediatric first aid programme and is designed to exceed the standards set by the UK and European Resuscitation Councils Guidelines 2025, Ofsted, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).

Our Emergency Paediatric First Aid courses are available in the classroom and as part of a combined learning option.

At Every Second Counts First Aid & Safety Training, we are committed to delivering high‑quality, compliant training. All courses undergo rigorous evaluation and independent certification by ProTrainings, ensuring they meet recognised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) standards.

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course includes a certified 6‑hour CPD Statement.

Unit One

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider. 

• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of an Emergency paediatric first aider. 
• 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others. 
• 1.3 Differentiate between an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment. 

2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely.

• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey. 
• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child. 
• 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary. 

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

• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to an infant and a child.
• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using an infant manikin and a child manikin (including the use of an AED).
• 3.3 Identify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position. 
• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position.
• 3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for an infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position. 
• 3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure.

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

• 4.1 Identify when an infant or a child is choking. 
• 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking.

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

• 5.1 Identify whether external bleeding is life-threatening.
• 5.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding. 

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

• 6.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from shock. 
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock.

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

• 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid for: • Bites • Stings • Small cuts • Grazes • Bumps and bruises • Small splinters • Nosebleeds.