Introduction
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) is designed to provide Learners with essential knowledge and practical awareness for responding to common first aid situations involving babies, children and young people. The course focuses on recognising emergencies, providing appropriate initial support and understanding safe first aid procedures in childcare, education, family and community environments.
This professional diploma covers important areas of paediatric first aid, including emergency assessment, scene safety, basic life support, CPR awareness, choking, bleeding, burns, injuries, illness and other common childhood emergencies. Learners can develop an understanding of how to assess a situation, communicate effectively, provide appropriate first aid support and seek emergency medical assistance when required.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) is relevant to Learners in Pakistan and internationally, particularly those working with children in nurseries, schools, childcare centres, healthcare support services, community organisations and family-focused environments. It can also benefit individuals responsible for children’s safety and wellbeing.
Through structured learning, Learners can strengthen their paediatric first aid knowledge, emergency response awareness and confidence in supporting children during unexpected incidents. The course promotes safe, responsible and informed first aid practices while helping Learners understand the importance of timely action and appropriate emergency support.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) is suitable for Learners interested in paediatric first aid, emergency response and child safety. No specific previous first aid qualification is normally required.
- Age: 16 years or above.
- Experience: Previous first aid, childcare or healthcare experience is beneficial but not required.
- Language: Basic English proficiency is recommended to understand course materials and safety instructions.
- Education: No specific formal qualification is normally required.
- Communication: Ability to understand instructions and communicate clearly during learning activities.
- Learning: Ability to complete course activities, assessments and practical learning tasks.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA), qualification consisting of 9 mandatory study units.
Mandatory Units
- Introduction to Paediatric First Aid and Legal Responsibilities
- Understanding Child Physiology and Emergency Response Principles
- Primary Survey, Casualty Assessment, and Recovery Position for Infants and Children
- Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED Operation
- Management of Unconscious Infants and Children
- Control of Bleeding, Wound Care, and Shock Management in Children
- First Aid for Burns, Scalds, and Thermal Injuries in Paediatric Cases
- Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Soft Tissue Injuries in Children
- Response to Common Paediatric Medical Emergencies: Asthma, Seizures, and Allergic Reactions
Skills You Will Gain
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) helps Learners develop essential knowledge and practical awareness for responding safely and effectively to first aid situations involving babies, children and young people.
- Paediatric Assessment: Recognise and assess common emergencies involving babies, children and young people.
- Emergency Response: Understand appropriate first aid actions during paediatric emergencies.
- Scene Safety: Identify immediate hazards and help maintain a safe environment during an incident.
- Basic Life Support: Develop awareness of essential life support procedures for children and infants.
- CPR Awareness: Understand the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for paediatric casualties.
- Choking Response: Recognise choking emergencies and understand appropriate first aid responses.
- Bleeding Control: Understand basic procedures for managing bleeding and supporting an injured child.
- Injury Management: Develop awareness of appropriate first aid responses for common childhood injuries.
- Burns Care: Understand initial first aid measures for burns and scalds involving children.
- Fracture Awareness: Recognise potential fractures and understand appropriate initial support.
- Illness Recognition: Identify signs of common childhood illnesses that may require first aid or medical attention.
- Shock Awareness: Recognise potential signs of shock and understand appropriate immediate support.
- Emergency Communication: Communicate clearly with emergency services, parents, carers and other responsible adults.
- Infection Control: Understand basic hygiene and infection prevention measures during paediatric first aid.
- Casualty Support: Provide calm, appropriate and reassuring support to children during first aid situations.
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop awareness of preparing for and responding to paediatric emergencies in childcare, education and community settings.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) is suitable for Learners who work with or care for babies, children and young people and want to develop essential paediatric first aid and emergency response knowledge.
Who Is This Course For
This course is particularly suitable for
- Childcare Workers: Learners working in nurseries, childcare centres and early years environments where child safety is important.
- Nursery Staff: Nursery professionals who may need to respond to common childhood injuries, illnesses or emergencies.
- Teachers: Teachers and education staff responsible for children’s safety and wellbeing in schools and learning environments.
- School Staff: School support staff who may provide initial assistance during paediatric emergencies.
- Healthcare Support: Healthcare support workers who may interact with babies, children and young people.
- Childminders: Childminders responsible for providing safe care and responding to unexpected first aid situations.
- Parents Carers: Parents, guardians and carers who want to develop practical awareness of paediatric first aid.
- Community Workers: Community professionals who work with children and families in community-based environments.
- Sports Coaches: Sports and activity coaches who supervise children during physical activities and recreational programmes.
- Career-Focused Learners: Learners seeking to develop paediatric first aid knowledge for childcare, education, healthcare and child-focused environments.
Future Progression
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA) can help Learners strengthen their emergency response knowledge and apply paediatric first aid awareness in childcare, education, healthcare and community environments.
- Childcare Roles: Apply paediatric first aid knowledge in nurseries, childcare centres and early years environments.
- School Support: Use emergency response knowledge in schools and child-focused educational settings.
- First Aid Support: Contribute to appropriate first aid responses within workplaces and community environments.
- Childminding: Apply paediatric emergency awareness when providing care and supervision for children.
- Healthcare Support: Strengthen emergency response knowledge relevant to child-focused healthcare support environments.
- Community Services: Use paediatric first aid awareness when supporting children and families in community settings.
- Sports Activities: Apply emergency preparedness knowledge when supervising children during sports and recreational activities.
- Emergency Preparedness: Improve readiness to respond to common childhood injuries, illnesses and emergencies.
- Professional Development: Strengthen paediatric first aid knowledge and emergency response capabilities for ongoing professional development.
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