The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is for people who work with or look after children and want the knowledge and practical skills to deal with first aid situations. You’ll learn to assess and manage an incident and treat a range of serious conditions in infants and children. Part of the QA First Aid suite, it’s studied through online units and funded for eligible London learners.
You study through online units, completing written work with support and guidance from your tutor throughout. Your tutor is assigned when you enrol and you can reach them by phone, text or email. You’ll get email reminders when units are due, and your work is marked and returned within 7 days with feedback. You’ll also complete a required practical assessment in your workplace to show your skills. Once you’ve finished, we apply for your certificate, which is usually posted to you within 2–4 weeks.
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.
If employed, learners must meet the relevant earnings threshold for their area and course level:
•Learners can be unemployed to complete our short courses, however Level 2 Mental Health in Early Years and Level 2 Adverse Childhood Experiences must be done in the workplace. Eligibility is subject to individual circumstances and will be confirmed as part of the enrolment process.
The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is a regulated, nationally recognised qualification designed to meet the Department for Education's EYFS Framework requirements. It is ideal for early years practitioners, registered childminders, childminder assistants, and anyone working with or caring for infants and children.
Yes. The EYFS Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one person with a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises at all times when children are present. Newly qualified entrants to early years settings must also hold this certificate within three months of starting work.
The course covers assessing an emergency situation, managing an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, and asthma. It is delivered over two days, combining seven practical assessments with two multiple choice theory assessments.
Assessment consists of seven practical assessments and two multiple choice theory papers. Successful learners receive a personalised e-certificate immediately after results are submitted, with a blended learning format also available for those who prefer a mix of online and in person delivery.
The course may be free for eligible learners through our funded provision. Eligibility is based on age, location, residency, and employment status - contact the PTS team to confirm whether you qualify before enrolling.
