Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course is a one day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and emergency first aid skills specifically for children and infants (babies) – because their first aid needs differ from those of adults.  

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is for anyone over 16 who has contact or works with, children and infants (babies). After completing an RLSS UK EPFA course, candidates receive a Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification. 

RLSS UK’s Emergency Paediatric First Aid training is CIMSPA endorsed, which means it has been quality-assured by CIMSPA. RLSS UK is an active member of the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) whose remit is to collaborate on best practice and maintain quality to ensure the integrity and currency of regulated qualifications. 

EPFA is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.


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About the Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) Course

The RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) qualification covers a wide range of CPR and emergency first aid skills, equipping the first aider to administer first aid to children and infants (babies). 

The one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for three years after the date of assessment. It is suitable for anyone who has contact or works with children and infants (babies). 

The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course content can be covered within 6 hours and can be delivered in one-day or split into smaller sessions over a 4-week period from the start of the course.  

The EPFA course consists of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical and multiple-choice theory assessment of CPR and first aid. 

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Prerequisites to do an Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course 

Candidates must be a minimum of 16-years-old at the time of taking the Emergency Paediatric First Aid assessment, and no prior first aid knowledge is required. 


Who is the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Recommended For? 

Everyone! Individuals and organisations are advised to take an Emergency Paediatrics First Aid course to provide and deliver emergency first aid skills to children and infants (babies) within their homes or workplaces. 


Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Content 

A range of subjects are covered within the Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, including: 

  • Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider 
  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally 
  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock 
  • How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively 
  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction 
  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally 
  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding 

If you require more advanced first aid skills for children and infants (babies), you may need our Paediatric First Aid (PFA) qualification instead. 


Emergency Paediatric First Aid Assessment Criteria 

The RLSS UK Emergency Paediatric First Aid course consists of practical work and theoretical classroom work. There is a practical assessment on CPR and first aid, and all assessment criteria must be achieved to pass the Emergency Paediatric First Aid course. 


Renewal Process for an Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate 

To renew an Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate, candidates must re-qualify by being assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the qualification. A renewal is achieved by redoing the initial 6-hours of course content.  


RLSS UK Emergency Paediatric First Aid Qualification Specification 

The full RLSS UK Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification specification is here.

Still have unanswered questions? Read our Emergency Paediatric First Aid FAQs page for the answers to common questions about the Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification. 


Emergency Paediatric First Aid Qualification UCAS and CPD Points 

A graphic stating that this qualification is worth 3.5 CIMSPA CPD points

RLSS UK’s Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification offers candidates the following continual professional development (CPD) and university application points: 

CPD = 3.5 CIMSPA Points 

UCAS = 8 points 




How to Book an RLSS UK Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course 

RLSS UK Emergency Paediatric First Aid courses are delivered by RLSS UK Approved Training Centres (ATCs) or Approved Training Providers (ATPs). ATCs and ATPs across the UK and Ireland run first aid qualifications regularly. 

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Interested in Becoming an RLSS UK First Aid Trainer Assessor? 

RLSS UK Trainer Assessors (TA) deliver RLSS UK First Aid qualifications at Approved Training Centres (ATCs) or Approved Training Providers (ATPs). If you are interested in becoming an ATP or a First Aid Trainer Assessor at an ATC, please visit our Become a First Aid Trainer Assessor page to learn more about the prerequisites and how to apply. 


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