Introduction
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid is designed to provide Learners with essential knowledge and practical awareness for responding to common first aid emergencies involving infants and children. The course focuses on recognising emergencies, providing appropriate initial support and understanding safe first aid procedures until professional medical assistance is available.
This 30-hours paediatric first aid course covers important areas including child and infant assessment, emergency response, basic life support awareness, CPR, choking, bleeding, burns, fractures, injuries, shock and common childhood illnesses. Learners can develop an understanding of how to assess a situation, maintain scene safety, communicate effectively and provide appropriate first aid support.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid is suitable for Learners in Pakistan and internationally, particularly those working with children. It can benefit childcare workers, nursery staff, teachers, teaching assistants, childminders, healthcare support workers, sports coaches, community workers, parents and other individuals responsible for children’s safety.
Through structured learning, Learners can strengthen their emergency response, child safety and first aid awareness. The course provides practical knowledge that can support confident responses to paediatric emergencies across childcare, education, healthcare, community, sports and home environments, while reinforcing the importance of seeking appropriate professional medical assistance when required.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid is suitable for Learners who want to develop essential knowledge of first aid and emergency response for infants and children. No extensive previous experience is required.
- Age: 16 years or above.
- Experience: Previous first aid, childcare, education, healthcare or safety experience is beneficial but not required.
- Language: Basic English proficiency is recommended to understand course materials, instructions and first aid information.
- Education: No specific formal qualification is normally required.
- Communication: Ability to understand instructions and communicate clearly during emergency situations.
- Learning: Willingness to learn paediatric first aid, emergency response and child safety practices.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid, qualification consisting of 8 mandatory study units.
Mandatory Units
- Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Paediatric CPR
- Managing Choking and Breathing Emergencies
- Common Childhood Injuries and Wound Care
- Recognising and Responding to Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
- First Aid for Burns, Fractures, and Head Injuries
- Managing Seizures, Fever, and Childhood Illnesses
- Infection Control, Hygiene, and Safeguarding in Childcare Settings
Skills You Will Gain
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid helps Learners develop essential knowledge and practical awareness for responding to first aid emergencies involving infants and children. The skills focus on recognising emergencies, providing appropriate initial support, maintaining safety and communicating effectively during incidents.
- Paediatric Assessment: Understand how to assess infants and children during common first aid emergencies.
- Emergency Response: Develop awareness of appropriate actions during paediatric emergencies.
- Scene Safety: Recognise hazards and maintain a safe environment before providing first aid.
- Basic Life Support: Understand essential principles of basic life support for children and infants.
- CPR Awareness: Develop knowledge of CPR principles and appropriate emergency response.
- Choking Response: Recognise choking emergencies and understand appropriate first aid procedures.
- Bleeding Control: Understand basic approaches to managing bleeding and supporting an injured child.
- Injury Management: Develop awareness of common childhood injuries and appropriate initial care.
- Burns Awareness: Recognise different types of burns and understand appropriate first aid responses.
- Fracture Awareness: Identify possible fractures and understand safe initial support.
- Shock Recognition: Recognise signs of shock and understand the importance of appropriate emergency assistance.
- Illness Recognition: Identify signs of common childhood illnesses that may require urgent attention.
- Emergency Communication: Communicate clearly with parents, carers, colleagues and emergency services when required.
- Casualty Support: Provide calm, appropriate and reassuring support to children during emergencies.
- Infection Control: Understand basic hygiene and infection prevention practices during first aid.
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop awareness of preparing for and responding effectively to paediatric emergencies.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid is suitable for Learners who work with, care for or regularly supervise infants and children and want to develop essential paediatric first aid knowledge.
Who Is This Course For
This course is particularly suitable for
- Childcare Workers: Suitable for Learners working in nurseries, day-care centres and childcare settings.
- Nursery Staff: Ideal for professionals responsible for children’s daily care, supervision and safety.
- Teachers: Useful for teachers working with children in schools and educational environments.
- Teaching Assistants: Beneficial for staff supporting children’s learning, activities and wellbeing.
- Childminders: Suitable for childminders responsible for children’s care and supervision.
- Healthcare Staff: Relevant to healthcare and support workers who provide care to infants or children.
- Parents and Carers: Helpful for individuals responsible for children’s safety at home or in community settings.
- Sports Coaches: Suitable for coaches and activity leaders supervising children during sports and recreational activities.
- Community Workers: Beneficial for professionals and volunteers involved in child-focused community programmes.
- Career-Focused Learners: Suitable for individuals seeking practical paediatric first aid knowledge for child-focused environments.
Future Progression
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid can help Learners strengthen their emergency response and child safety knowledge for environments where infants and children require care or supervision. The skills can be applied across childcare, education, healthcare, sports and community settings.
- Childcare Roles: Apply paediatric first aid knowledge in nurseries, day-care centres and childcare environments.
- School Support: Contribute to safer school environments through improved first aid and emergency awareness.
- Healthcare Support: Use paediatric first aid knowledge in healthcare and child support environments.
- Childminding: Apply emergency response awareness when caring for children in childminding settings.
- Sports Activities: Support safer participation in children’s sports and recreational activities.
- Community Services: Apply first aid awareness during child-focused community activities and programmes.
- Emergency Support: Strengthen the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to common paediatric emergencies.
- Child Safety: Contribute to safer environments through improved emergency preparedness and risk awareness.
- Care Responsibilities: Apply practical knowledge when supervising or caring for infants and children.
- Professional Development: Strengthen transferable first aid, communication, emergency response and child safety skills for professional environments.
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