Paediatric First Aid Annual Refresher
Annual skills maintenance for qualified paediatric first aiders — keeping your team confident and competent between requalification cycles.
About this course
An annual refresher for holders of the Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate. Regular practice is vital — paediatric CPR skills deteriorate quickly without reinforcement.
This session keeps your team's skills current and builds the confidence to act swiftly in a real emergency.
What you'll learn
- Infant and child CPR refresh
- AED use with paediatric settings
- Choking in children and infants
- Seizure management
- Anaphylaxis response review
- Scenario-based practical practice
Who this course is for
For holders of a current PFA or EPFA certificate who want to keep their skills current.
- Current PFA or EPFA certificate holders
- Nursery and childcare staff
- Childminders
- Any childcare professional maintaining active paediatric first aid skills
Delivery & assessment
Approximately 3 hours, with a practical focus throughout; an attendance certificate is issued. Maximum class size is 12 learners per trainer.
Your certificate
Attendance certificate valid one year. This refresher does not replace the main PFA/EPFA certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Does this replace my PFA certificate?
No. It maintains skills between 3-year requalification cycles.
Is it mandatory?
Not legally, but it is strongly recommended.
When should I book my next full PFA?
Before your PFA certificate expires (3 years from issue).
Ready to book your PFA annual refresher?
Tell us what you need and we'll send a fixed, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.