Do teachers need first aid training?

First aid is an important skill for everyone, no matter what job role you have. Knowing even the basics of first aid can make a big difference during an emergency situation.

If you are a teacher, you’ll need first aid that is suitable to be practiced on children, particularly if you work in a primary school or nursery. If you work with young secondary school children, you’ll also reap the rewards of having a paediatric first aid qualification.

Why is it important for teachers to have first aid training?

Even if your school has a qualified nurse in employ it’s still incredibly important for teachers to have first aid training.

Not only does being first aid trained mean teachers can act quickly in a specific situation to ensure appropriate action is taken as soon as possible, if the nurse is unavailable, you can ensure the child receives the help they need.

There are a number of situations in which teachers can benefit from having a first aid qualification, for example, if a child slips in the playground while the teacher is on duty, during a P.E lesson or just general accidents during the school day.

At First Aid Courses, we are passionate that teachers should have a first aid qualification to help them act confidently and appropriately in first aid situations.

Paediatric First Aid from First Aid Courses

We deliver the HABC Level 2 Paediatric First Aid course in a number of locations across the UK.

The course is aimed at educating and developing those working with children in various environments, perfect for teachers working in a school or nursery setting,.

At First Aid Courses, we have a team of specialised tutors who have over 20 years’ experience working with children in a wide range of industries, including schools and nurseries. Equally, all of our trainers fully understand the importance of first aid safety for young children.

The Paediatric First Aid course costs only £100, or £90 for group bookings.

Book onto a paediatric first aid course

If you are interested in completing a professional first aid course, or simply want to ask us some questions about the first aid at work courses we offer, then please do not hesitate to contact us online.

You can call a member of our team directly on 01772 910 930.