Paediatric First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF) (PFA) 12 Hours

To meet the requirements set by Ofsted, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), individuals working in early years environments — including pre‑schools, nurseries, playgroups, and schools — must complete the Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF) qualification.

This course is available in blended, classroom, combined, and blended‑combined formats, offering flexible learning options to suit different settings and staffing needs. More information about combined courses can be found here.

The Paediatric First Aid Level 3 syllabus is designed to not only meet but exceed the standards set by Ofsted, CIW, and the UK and European Resuscitation Councils Guidelines 2025, ensuring learners receive the most up‑to‑date and comprehensive training.

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

This qualification includes a certified 12‑hour CPD Statement

Unit One

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

• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a 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.n’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

 Unit Two1. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints.

• 1.1 Recognise a suspected: Fracture or dislocation & Sprain or strain. 
• 1.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected: Fracture or dislocation & Sprain or strain. 
• 1.3 Demonstrate how to apply: A support sling & An elevated sling. 

2. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries. 

• 2.1 Recognise a suspected: Head injury & Spinal injury.
• 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected head injury. 
• 2.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a suspected spinal injury.

3. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose. 

• 3.1 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with a foreign body in the: Eye, Ear & Nose. 
• 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with an eye injury. 

4. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness. 

• 4.1 Recognise suspected: Diabetic hypoglycaemic emergency, Asthma attack, Allergic reaction, Meningitis & Febrile convulsions. 
• 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suspected to be suffering from: Diabetic hypoglycaemic emergency, Asthma attack, Allergic reaction, Meningitis & Febrile convulsions. 

5. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing extremes of body temperature.

• 5.1 Recognise when an infant or a child is suffering from: extreme cold & extreme heat. 
• 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suffering from: extreme cold & extreme heat. 

6. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock. 

• 6.1 Identify how to safely manage an incident involving electricity. 
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child who has suffered an electric shock.

7. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with burns and scales. 

• 7.1 Identify how to recognise the severity of burns and scales.
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with burns and scales. 
• 8. Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected poisoning. 
• 8.1 Identify how poisonous substances can enter the body.
• 8.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with suspected sudden poisoning.

9. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis. 

• 9.1 Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child. 
• 9.2 Identify how to administer first aid for an infant or a child with suspected anaphylaxis.
• 9.3 Demonstrate the use of a ‘training device’ adrenaline auto-injector.