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Paediatric First Aid in Jersey | NUCO Accredited Training

Book your Paediatric First Aid course in Jersey. This two-day NUCO and FAA accredited training is designed for anyone working with infants and children. Delivered by an experienced ICU nurse, the course builds real, practical confidence to manage emergencies, and meets all EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Key course information

Qualification: Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Accreditation: NUCO & FAA

Duration: 2 day, minimum 12 contact hours in the classroom

Format: Face to face, practical and classroom based

Location: Jersey, on site at your workplace or at our training venue

Assessment: Continuous practical assessment and short knowledge checks

Certificate validity: 3 years, annual refreshers strongly recommended

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for:

  • Nursery staff, early years practitioners, and childminders
  • Teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff
  • Parents, nannies, au pairs and carers
  • Anyone working with children professionally or voluntarily

This is a legally required qualification for many childcare roles, and essential for any setting looking to remain compliant with EYFS and Ofsted standards.

What you will learn

By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and competent to:

  • Perform life-saving CPR on babies and children
  • Respond effectively to choking, seizures, and allergic reactions
  • Manage bleeding, burns, fractures and head injuries
  • Provide safe and appropriate care for childhood illnesses
  • Recognise serious symptoms early and act quickly
  • Maintain calm and control in real emergencies
  • Accurately report and record incidents and accidents

Emergency First Aid at Work, course content

The exact balance of topics can be adapted to your workplace, however a typical Emergency First Aid at Work course in Jersey includes:

Role and Responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider

Understanding the responsibilities and legal duties of a paediatric first aider, including acting safely, effectively, and promptly in an emergency involving infants and children.

Assessing an Emergency Situation

How to conduct a scene assessment, primary survey, and evaluate the need for assistance when dealing with a child or infant emergency.

Unresponsive Infant or Child

Managing an unresponsive infant or child who is breathing (recovery position) and not breathing (CPR), with a focus on safe handling.

Paediatric CPR and AED Use

Delivering CPR to infants and children, using correct compression and breath techniques, and understanding how to use an AED safely.

Choking in Infants and Children

Recognising choking and providing back blows and chest or abdominal thrusts appropriate to the age group.

Seizures and Febrile Convulsions

Managing seizures and febrile convulsions in young children, including when to call for emergency medical help.

Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions

Recognising and treating allergic reactions, including administering an adrenaline auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen).

Asthma and Breathing Difficulties

Understanding asthma in children, recognising symptoms of an attack, and assisting with inhaler use.

Diabetes and Hypoglycaemia

Providing first aid for diabetic children, recognising low blood sugar, and administering suitable sugary substances.

Shock and Bleeding

Identifying and treating different types of bleeding and managing shock in children and infants.

Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries

How to stabilise a child with a suspected head, neck, or spinal injury until emergency help arrives.

Fractures and Dislocations

Identifying broken bones or dislocations in children and providing safe immobilisation and reassurance.

Burns and Scalds

Treating burns and scalds on children and knowing when to seek further medical attention.

Eye, Ear and Nose Conditions

Managing minor injuries or foreign objects in the eyes, ears or nose, and knowing when professional medical help is needed.

Bites and Stings

Responding to insect stings, animal bites and allergic reactions from stings, including reducing swelling and pain.

Effects of Extreme Heat and Cold

First aid for heat exhaustion, heatstroke, hypothermia, and frostbite in children.

Poisons and Harmful Substances

Recognising symptoms of poisoning and providing immediate care, including gathering information for emergency responders.

Minor Injuries

Treating cuts, grazes, bruises, nosebleeds, splinters, and bumps to the head.

Illnesses in Children

Responding to childhood illnesses such as meningitis, croup, chickenpox, or hand, foot and mouth.

Record Keeping and Reporting

Maintaining accurate accident records, informing parents or guardians, and understanding child safeguarding procedures.

Content is aligned with the nationally recognised Paediatric First Aid specification, delivered through NUCO Training and regulated by FAA, giving you confidence that the qualification is robust and up to date.

Assessment and Certification

Assessment is done throughout the course through practical demonstrations and scenario-based tasks. There is no final exam.

  • Continuous instructor-led observation
  • Practical skill checks for CPR, recovery position, AED, and more
  • FAA & NUCO Level 3 Paediatric First Aid certificate
  • Valid for 3 years and fully recognised by Ofsted and EYFS regulators

Course Format And Pricing

Style: Fully in-person in Jersey, interactive and engaging

Cost: £195 per person

Class Size: Up to 12 learners per session for maximum support

Materials Provided: Training handbook, certification, and all equipment

Location: Central training venues in Jersey or onsite for nurseries/schools

Booking: Book online or contact us for private groups or workplace sessions

Why choose Life Vital Academy for Paediatric First Aid

Clinically Led Training

Courses are delivered by an experienced Intensive Care nurse with over 20 years of front line emergency and acute care experience

Accredited Training

NUCO Training approved instructor delivering FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Local to Jersey

We understand local workplaces, services and community settings, and can tailor examples and scenarios accordingly

Small groups

Small and supportive groups allowing plenty of time to ask questions and practise skills until you feel confident, not rushed

Frequently asked questions, Paediatric First Aid

Yes. This course is fully accredited and meets the latest EYFS and Ofsted requirements for paediatric first aid.

The certificate is valid for 3 years. We recommend refreshing your skills yearly if working in childcare.

es, we run regular on-site training sessions. Get in touch and we’ll send over a group booking quote.

Yes, we offer a 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, perfect for support staff and parents.

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Ready to book Paediatric First Aid in Jersey

If you are ready to book your Paediatric First Aid course, or you would like some help deciding whether Paediatric First Aid or Paediatric Emergency First Aid is more appropriate for your setting, we are happy to help.