Paediatric Emergency First Aid Level 3 Award (1 day)

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) Level 3 Award is a 1-day, 6-hour training course designed to give learners the essential skills needed to respond to emergencies involving babies and children. It focuses on immediate life-saving actions such as CPR, choking, bleeding, and managing an unresponsive child.

This course is suitable for childcare staff, schools, sports clubs, and parents who need practical emergency first aid skills.

On successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate valid for three years.

This course is ideal for anyone aged 16+ who works with or cares for children, including:

• Nursery and childcare staff
• Teachers and teaching assistants
• Childminders, nannies, and babysitters
• Sports coaches and activity leaders
• Parents, guardians, and family carers

It is also suitable for staff working under the Voluntary Ofsted Childcare Register or those needing basic emergency first aid training.

This Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is delivered by our sister company, Caring for Care, and takes approximately 1 day (around 6 hours) to complete.

Training can be delivered through face-to-face or blended learning, with a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on activities that help learners develop the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively to real-life emergencies involving babies and children.

Learners will develop practical skills in:

• CPR for infants and children
• Choking and airway emergencies
• Unconsciousness and seizure management
• Severe bleeding and shock
• Burns, poisoning, and allergic reactions
• Head injuries and common childhood conditions

The course is highly practical and designed to build confidence in real emergency situations.

Pricing varies depending on delivery method and group size. As this course is only available for employer and group bookings, please contact us directly for a personalised quote based on your requirements.

This Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Award course is delivered by our sister company, Caring for Care, a specialist training provider with extensive experience in health and social care and clinical first aid training.

All sessions are led by experienced, qualified trainers who deliver high-quality, practical and engaging training designed to prepare learners to confidently respond to real-life emergencies involving babies and children.

Training can be delivered in a way that suits your organisation, including:

• At your workplace (UK-wide)
• At one of our training venues in the Midlands

This flexible approach makes the course ideal for employer group bookings, allowing training to be delivered conveniently on-site or at an established training venue.

You can find out more about Caring for Care here: https://caringforcare.co.uk/

The course featured on this page leads to a Caring for Care Certificate, which is our non-accredited certification route and is suitable for organisations requiring high-quality workplace training.

If you require a regulated qualification, we also offer an accredited Qualsafe Award version of this course. The accredited programme is regulated by Ofqual and provides a nationally recognised qualification.

View the accredited Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Award here:

Both routes cover the same core emergency paediatric first aid content and are delivered to the same high training standards.

Yes. Assessment is practical and ongoing throughout the day.

Learners demonstrate key skills such as CPR, choking response, and managing emergency situations, with full trainer support to build confidence before certification is awarded.

This course is only available for organisations and employer group bookings, not individual enrolments.

It means the training is designed to be delivered to teams in the workplace, with groups of up to 12 delegates per session. This ensures the training is practical, consistent, and tailored to staff working within childcare and education settings.

If you are an individual looking for training, we offer other courses within our Skill Builders range that are open to individual learners as well as employers. You can view these to find the most suitable option for your needs.

The EPFA course supports EYFS and Ofsted expectations for emergency first aid provision, particularly in childcare settings.

However, it is important to note that it covers emergency first aid only. Full compliance for Ofsted-registered childcare roles requiring full paediatric first aid is covered by the 2-day Paediatric First Aid course.

This course is delivered for employer and group bookings only and can accommodate up to 12 delegates per session to ensure learners receive sufficient practical instruction and support.

For larger teams, additional trainers or multiple training sessions can be arranged, allowing organisations to train all relevant staff while maintaining a high-quality learning experience.

Upon successful completion, learners receive a certificate that is valid for 3 years.

Many organisations choose to refresh training earlier to maintain confidence and ensure staff remain fully prepared for emergencies.

The main difference between these two qualifications is the duration, depth of training, and the level of responsibility they are designed for within childcare settings.

1-Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)

• Duration: Approximately 6 hours
• Basic life support and immediate emergency response
• Focus: CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, unconsciousness and anaphylaxis
• Suitable for: Assistants, support staff, or those requiring emergency-only cover
• Best for: Parents, babysitters, volunteers, and staff on the Voluntary Ofsted Childcare Register
• Validity: 3 years

2-Day Full Paediatric First Aid

• Duration: Approximately 12 hours
• In-depth and comprehensive training
• Focus: Emergency response plus wider childhood illnesses and injuries
• Required for: Main carers and staff in Ofsted-registered childcare settings
• Best for: Nursery staff, childminders, nannies, and designated first aiders
• Validity: 3 years

Both courses provide high-quality, practical training, but the 2-day qualification is the standard required for full childcare compliance roles, while the 1-day EPFA course is designed for essential emergency-only coverage and wider team support.