Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) (RQF)

This Course is a MINIMUM REQUIREMENT to satisfy the "Early Years" education providers, including schools and nurseries, that must meet the paediatric first aid requirements set out in the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who wish to become a paediatric first aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children.

This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in industry. Learners gaining this qualification will know that first aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Topics within this course are regarded by the Early Years Foundation Stage as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.

The course is made up of our "blended" learning package, consisting of 5-6 Hours of E- Learning (Home Self-Study) and a 6 Hour Face-to-Face Classroom Session, that runs from 9am until 4pm. 

Delivered in both an online and classroom setting, this course offers a hybrid theory, practical and hands-on approach that delivers the skills and confidence to use first aid skills in a real-life situation. For added reassurance, each learner is assessed throughout the course using a range of practical demonstrations, question and answer sessions, quizzes and engaging activities designed to coach and support them.

To ensure you get the most effective learning experience, learners must be physically able to participate, and we limit group size to 12 people.

Each learner receives a Training Pack including a host of resources to help them practice the skills covered. The pack includes a course companion workbook, bandages and more.

We recommend that you bring your own lunch, as not all venues have food outlets on site or nearby.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive the Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) certificate which is valid for 3 years. This course meets the requirements specified by the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. In addition to this, it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

The EYFS requires that at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate should be on the premises and available at all times when children are present and should accompany children on outings. The certificate must be for a full course consistent with the criteria set out in annex A in the EYFS.

All staff who obtained a level 2 or level 3 qualification on or after 30 June 2016 must also have either a full PFA or an emergency PFA certificate within 3 months of starting work in order to be included in the required staff to child ratios at level 2 or level 3 in an early years setting.

Childminders, and any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period, should hold a current paediatric first aid certificate.

This includes arrangements for off-site activities involving young children such as educational visits.

Paediatric first aid training must be renewed every 3 years and should be relevant for workers caring for young children and where relevant, babies. Employers should take into account, via their first aid needs assessment, the number of children, staff and layout of premises to ensure that a paediatric first aider is able to respond to emergencies quickly.