ICTQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

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%

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

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

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

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

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

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