ICTQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
ICTQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid develops knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to infant and child emergencies in childcare, education, and family settings.
Course Features
This ICTQual AB course provides structured paediatric first aid training for people responsible for children, combining theoretical knowledge, practical emergency response skills, mandatory assessment, and approved-centre delivery.
- Level 3 paediatric first aid qualification
- Focused on infants, children, and paediatric emergencies
- Covers emergency assessment, CPR, AED, choking, wounds, illness, fractures, poisoning, and special situations
- Designed for childcare professionals, educators, parents, guardians, and those caring for children
- Delivered through approved training centres with mandatory assessment
- Includes MCQ-based assessment requiring a minimum passing score of 75%
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to respond effectively to accidents, injuries, and medical emergencies involving infants and children.
Supports safe and confident response to paediatric emergencies
Develops knowledge of first aider duties and emergency priorities
Builds practical understanding of child and infant first aid procedures
Supports professional practice in childcare and education settings
Helps learners respond to both minor injuries and life-threatening situations
Provides a foundation for further first aid, childcare, and emergency response development
What You'll Learn
Learners will develop the knowledge and practical understanding needed to assess paediatric emergencies, deliver appropriate first aid, and support infants, children, families, and care settings during emergency situations.
Understand the importance of paediatric first aid in ensuring the safety and well-being of children
Define the role and responsibilities of a first aider in paediatric emergencies
Conduct primary and secondary assessments of paediatric patients
Demonstrate proper techniques for performing CPR on infants, children, and adolescents and use an AED effectively
Recognize and respond to choking, bleeding, wounds, fractures, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, and poisoning
Adapt first aid techniques for children with special needs or medical conditions and provide psychological support during and after emergencies
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for individuals involved in the care, supervision, education, or protection of children who need the confidence and competence to respond to paediatric emergencies.
Childcare professionals
Nursery staff and childminders
Teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff
Parents, guardians, and family caregivers
Babysitters, nannies, and private childcare providers
Children’s activity leaders, youth workers, and recreational supervisors
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Roles and Responsibilities of the First Aider
Assessment of the Paediatric Patient
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
Choking and Airway Management
Management of Bleeding and Wounds
Management of Medical Emergencies
Injury Assessment and Fracture Management
Environmental Emergencies and Poisoning
Paediatric First Aid in Special Situations
Course Requirements
Entry requirements may vary by approved centre, but learners are generally expected to meet minimum age and language requirements and be able to participate in theoretical and practical first aid training.
Learners should typically be at least 16 years old and have basic literacy and numeracy skills
Learners should have sufficient English language proficiency to engage with course materials, participate in discussions, and complete assessments
Assessments
Assessment is conducted through approved training centres and evaluates learners’ understanding of course material and their ability to apply paediatric first aid concepts in practical situations.
Mandatory assessment conducted through an approved training centre
Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Assessment of comprehension of course material and practical application of concepts
Minimum passing score of 75% required
Progression
Successful completion can support professional development in childcare, education, first aid, emergency response, and child safety roles, and may provide a foundation for further specialist training.
Advanced Paediatric Life Support or Advanced Life Support training
Career advancement in childcare, education, schools, nurseries, and youth settings
Further development in paediatric healthcare, emergency medical services, or emergency response
Progression into first aid instruction, trainer roles, CPD, research, advocacy, or child safety consultancy
Apply Now For This Course
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