first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
Paediatric First Aid Training
Practical paediatric first aid training for parents, carers and childcare professionals.
1 day | Certified programme (HSE aligned) | In-person / On-site
Nationwide across Ireland
Course overview
The Paediatric First Aid course is a hands-on, practical programme designed to give participants the skills and confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving children and infants.
This course is suitable for those working in childcare settings, schools and early years services, as well as parents and carers who want recognised, practical paediatric first aid training.
Training is aligned with HSE guidelines and focuses on realistic scenarios involving infants and young children.
Who this course is for
- Parents and guardians
- Childcare and early years professionals
- Crèche and preschool staff
- School staff and after-school carers
- Childminders and nannies
No previous first aid experience required.
Outstanding medical expertise, delivered in a clear and engaging way
There knowledge of the medical world is simply outstanding an breathtaking, but I was most impressed with the way they taught the class. It was a breath of fresh air. Anyone can spiel off PowerPoint but first aid coaching used there owns technique which was a lot more interesting and easier to take in. I can highly recommend first aid coaching.
What you will learn
- Responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
- CPR for children and infants
- How to react in an emergency situation
- Child and infant choking
- Bleeding and wound management
- Care of unconscious children and infants
- Febrile seizures
- Epilepsy, diabetes and asthma
- Meningitis and poisoning
- Fractures and soft tissue injuries
- Burns first aid
Training is practical, supportive and focused on real-life childcare scenarios.
Why choose First Aid Coaching
- Experienced paediatric first aid instructors
- Practical, hands-on training approach
- Courses delivered nationwide across Ireland
- Trusted by parents, childcare providers and schools
- Clear alignment with HSE guidance
Certification and standards
On completion, participants receive a First Aid Coaching certificate, aligned with H.S.E guidelines. This certification supports best practice in childcare and education environments.