Paediatric First Aid Training

The Real Cost of Delayed Response to Paediatric Emergencies
• Common emergencies involving infants and children
• The importance of early recognition and intervention
• How delayed or incorrect responses can affect outcomes
• The emotional and operational impact of emergencies
• The importance of confident and prepared responders
• Lessons learned from emergency situations

Understanding Paediatric First Aid Responsibilities
• The role of the first aider when caring for infants and children
• Assessing an emergency situation safely
• Protecting the responder, child, and others from further danger
• Understanding the limits of first aid training
• When and how to contact emergency services
• Effective communication during an emergency

Assessing a Paediatric Emergency
• Initial assessment of an infant or child
• Checking responsiveness
• Assessing breathing
• Recognising life-threatening conditions
• Understanding the importance of calm and effective decision-making
• Prioritising appropriate emergency action

Responding to Unresponsive Infants and Children
• Recognising an unresponsive casualty
• Appropriate emergency response procedures
• Recovery position considerations where appropriate
• Monitoring the casualty until emergency assistance arrives
• Communicating effectively with emergency services

Paediatric CPR & Emergency Response
• Understanding the principles of paediatric CPR
• Differences between adult, child, and infant emergency response
• Practical CPR techniques appropriate to the casualty
• Recognising cardiac and respiratory emergencies
• Understanding the role of an AED where appropriate
• Coordinating an effective emergency response

Choking Emergencies
• Recognising partial and complete airway obstruction
• Responding to choking in infants
• Responding to choking in children
• Appropriate emergency escalation
• Monitoring following a choking incident

Managing Common Injuries
• Bleeding and wound management
• Burns and scalds
• Head injuries
• Suspected fractures and soft tissue injuries
• Minor injuries and when further medical attention may be required
• Preventing further harm while awaiting assistance

Recognising Common Medical Emergencies
• Asthma-related emergencies
• Allergic reactions
• Seizures
• Diabetic emergencies
• Fever and illness awareness
• Recognising when urgent medical assistance may be required

Incident Prevention & Safe Response
• Remaining calm during an emergency
• Avoiding unnecessary movement of an injured child
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Preventing further injury
• Communicating with parents, guardians, colleagues, and emergency services
• Recording and reporting incidents in line with organisational procedures

Organisational Responsibility & Child Wellbeing
• The importance of emergency preparedness
• Supporting a safe environment for children
• Clear emergency procedures and communication
• The role of trained personnel
• Supporting child wellbeing and safety
• Promoting a proactive culture of care and preparedness

Paediatric First Aid as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining first aid knowledge and confidence
• Reviewing emergency procedures
• Reporting incidents and near misses
• Identifying lessons following an emergency
• Refreshing skills as appropriate
• Embedding emergency preparedness into everyday childcare, education, and youth environments

This course is suitable for individuals who work with or are responsible for the care and wellbeing of infants and children, including:
• Childcare Professionals
• Crèche and Preschool Staff
• Early Years Educators
• Teachers and School Staff
• Special Needs Assistants
• Childminders
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Activity Leaders
• Camps and Recreation Staff
• Healthcare and Support Staff working with children
• Parents and Guardians
• Employees with responsibility for child welfare and safety
No previous first aid experience is required.

Protect Children
Infants and children can experience medical emergencies, injuries, choking incidents, and sudden illness. A prompt and appropriate response can help reduce the impact of an emergency while professional assistance is arranged.

Build Confidence
Emergency situations involving children can be stressful. Practical training helps participants develop the confidence to assess situations, take appropriate action, and communicate effectively.

Support Child Wellbeing
Providing staff with appropriate emergency response skills supports a wider commitment to child health, safety, wellbeing, and duty of care.

Improve Emergency Preparedness
Trained personnel can help organisations respond more effectively to incidents and ensure emergency procedures are supported by practical first aid knowledge.

Reduce Organisational Risk
Effective emergency preparedness can help reduce the consequences of workplace incidents, support appropriate incident management, and strengthen organisational resilience.

Participants will:
• Understand the principles of paediatric first aid
• Recognise common emergencies affecting infants and children
• Assess an emergency situation safely
• Respond appropriately to an unresponsive infant or child
• Understand practical paediatric CPR principles
• Respond to choking emergencies
• Provide initial care for common injuries
• Recognise signs of common medical emergencies
• Know when to contact emergency services
• Support safer childcare, education, and youth environments
• Contribute to wider child wellbeing and emergency preparedness

Instructor-led training
• Interactive discussion
• Practical demonstrations
• Hands-on first aid exercises
• Paediatric emergency scenarios
• Infant and child CPR practice
• Choking response practice
• Workplace and childcare-relevant examples

Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises

This training supports wider organisational responsibilities relating to the health, safety, welfare, and protection of employees and children.
Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements may vary depending on the setting, including:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, as amended
• Relevant occupational first aid requirements
• Relevant childcare, education, safeguarding, and organisational standards applicable to the workplace

Organisations should ensure that their first aid arrangements, staffing requirements, emergency procedures, and training meet the specific requirements applicable to their sector and service.

Since 2008, Samson Training has been helping organisations develop safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces through practical and professionally delivered training.

Our approach focuses on real-world application, helping participants build confidence and understand how their actions can support a safer environment for children.
Organisations choose Samson Training because we provide:
• Established workplace training provider since 2008
• Strong positive participant feedback and Google reviews
• Experienced instructors
• Practical, scenario-based learning
• Infant and child-focused emergency response training
• Flexible onsite delivery throughout Ireland
• Training adapted to childcare, education, sports, and youth environments
• Professional support before and after training

We believe Paediatric First Aid should form part of a wider child wellbeing, employee development, emergency preparedness, and organisational risk management strategy — not simply be treated as a one-off training requirement.

Who should attend Paediatric First Aid Training?
The course is suitable for anyone who works with or is responsible for infants and children, including childcare professionals, teachers, school staff, sports coaches, youth workers, and childminders.

Does the course cover infant and child CPR?
Yes. The course includes practical guidance and training on emergency response and CPR principles appropriate to infants and children.

Does Paediatric First Aid Training cover choking?
Yes. Participants learn how to recognise and respond appropriately to choking emergencies involving infants and children.

Is previous first aid experience required?
No. The course is suitable for beginners and does not require previous first aid experience.

Can the training be delivered onsite?
Yes. Samson Training can deliver Paediatric First Aid Training onsite and tailor examples and scenarios to the organisation's working environment.

Is this course suitable for childcare and school staff?
Yes. The course is relevant to childcare, education, youth, sports, and other environments where employees are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children.