Paediatric and Early Years First Aid Course

Book onto one our monthly courses at Moray Sports Centre in Elgin, or email for a bespoke, onsite course for 8 to 12 people at a reduced rate.

The Worksafe Paediatric and Early Years course is designed to meet the requirements of OFSTED for Early Years First Aid Provision. Additionally, the programme meets the recommendations of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 issued by the Health & Safety Executive for the ‘Appointed Person’.  Flexible options include 12hrs classroom learning or 6hrs online and 6hrs classroom learning.

Course Content

WorkSafe Paediatric and Early Years First Aid includes resuscitation skills for adults, infants and children. Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:

  • The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs.
  • The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient.
  • The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding.
  • Recognition of common childhood complaints and illnesses and appropriate care.
  • Developing an effective emergency plan for when emergencies occur.
  • The keeping of simple records following an accident in the workplace/care setting.

Our course meets the requirements of OFSTED under DfES guidance (April 2017) complying with the framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Re-training is required within 3 years of issue date.

By choosing a Worksafe Training programme through Outfit Moray you will receive:

  • access to comprehensive, digital first aid student resources for use during in the classroom and for post course reference.
  • professional training delivered by quality assured instructors in a maximum class size of 12 per instructor.
  • active learning strategies with opportunity for practice in small, relaxed groups monitored by the instructor.
  • fully interactive presentation materials that use a graphical approach to learning.
  • access to Worksafe’s free app.

Successful candidates will receive:

We pride ourselves on delivering affordable, professional first aid courses of a high standard, as demonstrated by our participants’ reviews below: