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STA Award in Adult and Paediatric First Aid

The STA Level 3 Award in Adult and Paediatric First Aid is a two-day course designed for those who may be required to perform first aid in environments where both adults and children are present. This includes workplaces, voluntary and community settings and activity-based environments, as well as those wishing to gain comprehensive first aid knowledge for personal development. No previous experience is required, allowing learners to begin training whenever they need to.

This qualification contains the combined content of both the STA First Aid at Work and STA Paediatric First Aid courses. It covers a wide range of adult and paediatric emergency first aid situations, as well as specific injuries and illnesses relevant to both workplace and childcare environments.

The Learner

The STA Level 3 Award in Adult and Paediatric First Aid course is suitable for individuals who have a responsibility to deliver first aid to people of all ages. This includes those supporting mixed-age groups, workplaces with public access or childcare settings.

Learners who successfully complete this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to act as an allocated adult and paediatric first aider within their workplace. The skills gained are transferable across many industries.

Who does this qualification appeal to?

This qualification is suitable for a wide range of learners who work with members of the public, children, families or mixed-age groups, or who wish to broaden their first aid skillset.

Suitable roles include:

The Course

The course is comprised of a mixture of theoretical technical knowledge and practical hands-on tasks to enhance the learner experience.

The Adult and Paediatric First Aid course includes the full content of both First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid, covering:

• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• Adult, child and infant CPR
• Choking
• Shock
• Bleeding and wounds
• Fractures and soft tissue injuries
• Head injuries and spinal considerations
• Burns and scalds
• Meningitis
• Seizures
• Asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• A wide range of workplace and childcare-related illnesses and injuries

Training is delivered in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and accepted first aid practice.

Units Covered

• Adult and Paediatric Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
• Recognition and Management of Adult and Paediatric Illness and Injury in the Workplace

Assessment

The STA Level 3 Award in Adult and Paediatric First Aid qualification is tutor-assessed through:

• A multiple-choice theory assessment paper
• Practical demonstrations

Qualification Benefits

• Created by STA’s first aid experts, providing quality training
• Regulated by Ofqual at Level 3 and accredited by SQA Accreditation at Level 6
• CIMSPA endorsed with 10 CPD points
• Complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety First-Aid Regulations Northern Ireland 1982
• Meets the Department for Education Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, Health and Social Care Board Northern Ireland Minimum Standards and Welsh Government
• National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare
• Training is in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and accepted first aid practice
• Provides in-depth knowledge and the confidence to potentially save someone’s life
• Looks great on a CV and supports progression in both workplace and childcare settings

When You Get Your Qualification

• The qualification lasts for three years
• Your course resource manual will act as a guide throughout the duration of your qualification so it is always there to refer back to if needed
• We recommend that you attend an annual refresher to keep your knowledge up to date

How to Take Your Qualification Further

Once you have gained your qualification, you may be appointed as a designated adult and paediatric first aider for your workplace.

You may wish to develop your knowledge and skills further by completing additional STA first aid qualifications or CPDs.

Experienced first aiders may wish to become a Junior Medic Instructor or an STA First Aid Tutor or Assessor to pass on the knowledge and skills they have acquired through training to others.

Alternatively, learners may wish to complete additional STA qualifications such as manual handling, fire marshal, lifesaving, swimming teaching and pool plant to support a career in the leisure or education sectors.

Interested? Before You Get Started

To attend your course, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Be 14 years of age or older at the time of assessment
• Be able to perform practical demonstrations on the floor