Paediatric First Aid & Heartsaver AED Course
Comprehensive first aid, CPR, and AED training specifically designed for those who care for children and infants. This essential 6-hour course equips childcare workers, teachers, parents, and anyone who works with children with life-saving skills. American Heart Association certified with internationally recognised 2-year certification.
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Course Overview
The Paediatric First Aid & Heartsaver AED Course is essential training for parents, childcare professionals, and clubs who work with children. It is highly recommended and an invaluable tool for anyone who spends time with children. This course can save a life!
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone involved in childcare who has a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This includes childcare workers, teachers, camp counsellors, and more.
The course gives learners the skills and knowledge to provide emergency life-saving treatments in common emergency situations. It also includes the full Heartsaver AED Course. Phoenix STS is an Irish Heart Foundation affiliated training site. We train with the ZOLL AED 3 trainer to give you real-life training experience.
Hands-on paediatric first aid and CPR training during the course.
Why Choose This Course
The Paediatric First Aid & Heartsaver AED Course provides comprehensive training specifically designed for emergencies involving children and infants. Here is what sets this programme apart:
👶 Child-Focused Training
Specifically designed for emergencies involving children and infants, with techniques adapted for smaller bodies and different physiology.
❤️ AHA Certified
Certified by the American Heart Association and delivered at an Irish Heart Foundation affiliated site for internationally recognised certification.
🩹 Comprehensive First Aid
Covers a full range of paediatric emergencies including injuries, medical conditions, environmental hazards, and illness prevention.
💉 ZOLL AED Training
Train with the ZOLL AED 3 trainer for a realistic defibrillator experience, including paediatric pad placement.
🎬 Practice-While-Watching
Uses the American Heart Association’s research-proven video-based training technique for effective skill acquisition.
👥 Small Class Sizes
Maximum 6 learners per course ensures personalised attention and ample hands-on practice time for all participants.
Paediatric First Aid vs Other Courses
Phoenix STS offers several first aid courses. The table below shows the key differences to help you choose the right course:
| Feature | Paediatric First Aid | First Aid & AED Course | Heartsaver AED Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Training | ✓ Child-focused | ✓ Adult-focused | ✗ No |
| CPR & AED | ✓ All ages | ✓ Adults (optional child) | ✓ All ages |
| Focus | Children & Infants | Adults / Workplace | All ages / CPR only |
| Duration | 6 hours | 6 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Best For | Childcare workers, teachers | Workplace first aiders | General CPR/AED skills |
Recommendation: Choose the Paediatric First Aid & Heartsaver AED Course if you work with children or need child-focused first aid skills. For adult workplace first aid, consider the First Aid & Heartsaver AED Course.
Course Aims and Objectives
The aims of the Paediatric First Aid & Heartsaver AED Course are to:
- Preserve life through immediate and appropriate emergency response for children and infants
- Prevent illness or injury from becoming worse through correct paediatric first aid treatment
- Relieve pain where possible using appropriate techniques for children
- Promote recovery by providing the right care until professional help arrives
- Protect the unconscious through proper airway management and positioning for children and infants
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Confidently deal with an emergency first aid situation involving a child or infant
- Administer appropriate first aid treatment to a child for injuries and illnesses
- Perform CPR and use an AED on adults, children, and infants
- Respond to choking emergencies in adults, children, and infants
- Know what to do and what not to do in a paediatric emergency situation
- Use an epinephrine pen for severe allergic reactions
- Control bleeding and treat shock in paediatric patients
- Manage environmental and injury emergencies common in children
Who Should Attend
This course is specifically designed for staff or individuals with an interest in working with or caring for children or those under the age of 14 years. This course is ideal for:
🏫 Childcare Workers
Staff in crèches, day care centres, and early years settings who have a duty of care for children.
👨🏫 Teachers
Teachers in Montessori schools, pre-schools, national schools, and secondary schools.
👨👩👧 Parents and Family
Parents, grandparents, and babysitters who want to be prepared for emergencies involving children.
🏕️ Camp Counsellors
Youth leaders, summer camp staff, and anyone running activities for children.
🏃 Sports Coaches
Coaches and trainers working with children’s sports teams and youth activities.
🤝 Volunteers
Volunteers in youth clubs, scouting organisations, and community groups working with children.
Course Programme
The Paediatric First Aid & Heartsaver AED Course covers a comprehensive range of child-focused first aid topics plus CPR and AED training:
First Aid Basics
- First aid principles for children
- Preventing illness and injury
- Scene safety and assessment
- Calling emergency services
- Disease transmission prevention
Medical Emergencies
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Using an epinephrine pen
- Breathing problems and asthma
- Diabetes and low blood sugar
- Seizures and febrile convulsions
- Fainting and dehydration
Injury Emergencies
- Controlling bleeding and bandaging
- Using a tourniquet
- Shock and internal bleeding
- Burns and electrical injuries
- Broken bones and sprains
- Head, neck, and spine injuries
Additional Injuries
- Eye injuries
- Bleeding from the nose
- Mouth and cheek injuries
- Tooth injuries
- Penetrating and puncturing injuries
- Amputations
Environmental Emergencies
- Heat-related emergencies
- Cold-related emergencies
- Drowning
- Poison emergencies
- Bites and stings
CPR, AED & Choking
- Adult CPR and AED
- Child CPR and AED
- Infant CPR
- Adult choking
- Child choking
- Infant choking
Pre-Course Requirements
Before Attending
To attend this course, learners must meet the following requirements:
- English language proficiency: Fluency in English is required (training is delivered in English)
- Specific requirements: Please let us know if learners have any specific learner requirements
- Physical capability: You will be required to complete all elements including practical skills assessments
If you have any injuries or medical issues, please discuss them with the course coordinator before attending, as you will be required to complete all practical elements to receive your certificate.
Course Details
Duration
- 6 hours (one full day)
- Includes breaks
- Theory and practical components
Class Size
- Maximum 6 learners per course
- Small groups for personalised attention
- Ample hands-on practice time
Training Methods
- Interactive video-based instruction
- Practice-While-Watching technique
- Hands-on manikin practice
- ZOLL AED 3 trainer
Assessment
- Continuous assessment by instructor
- Final first aid, CPR & AED scenario
- Must complete all steps
- Immediate feedback provided
Certification
Your Certification
Upon successful completion, you receive an American Heart Association certification. This certification is internationally recognised and delivered through an Irish Heart Foundation affiliated training site.
You should complete a refresher course before your certificate expires to maintain your current certification.
Our Instructors
All our tutors hold a minimum QQI Level 8 in their subject matter, a Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 or higher, and are experienced paediatric first aid instructors. We train with the ZOLL AED 3 trainer to provide realistic AED training.
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Page last updated: January 2026
