Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) & First Aid at Work (FAW)

The Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and First Aid at Work (FAW) course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills for both adults and children. It equips employers and their staff with the knowledge and abilities to minimise risks and hazards in the workplace. 

This three-day Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work course is for anyone over the age of 16 that has contact or works with both adults and children. This course combines two qualifications into one course.

RLSS UK’s Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work 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.

• Prerequisites 

• Who is the Course Recommended For?

• Course Content 

• Assessment Criteria 

• Renewal Process

• Specification 

• UCAS and CPD Points 

• How to Book a Course 

• Interested in Becoming an RLSS UK First Aid Trainer Assessor?
  
  

About the Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and First Aid at Work (FAW) Course  

The RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work course covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first aider with the skills to apply first aid for a range of specific injuries and illnesses and CPR for adults and children. 

This 3-day course combines the following individual courses: 

• Paediatric First Aid (PFA)

• First Aid at Work (FAW) 

The Combined PFA and FAW course offers both qualifications to be taken together within 22 hours and can be delivered over 3 consecutive days or split into small sessions, which are delivered over a 7 week period. 

The two qualifications are Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for 3 years from the assessment date. The Combined PFA and FAW course is suitable for anyone who has contact or works with adults, children, and/or infants (babies). 

The Combined PFA and FAW course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical and multiple-choice theory assessment of CPR and first aid skills. 

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Download and print the Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification fact sheet using the button below. 

Prerequisites to do a Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Course

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

Who is the Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Course Recommended For? 

Everyone! Individuals and organisations are advised to take a Combined Paediatrics First Aid and First Aid at Work course to provide and deliver first aid skills to adults, children, and/or infants (babies) in their homes or workplaces. 

Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and First Aid at Work (FAW) Course Content 

A range of subjects are covered within the Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work course, including: 

• Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider  

• How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally  

• How to manage a casualty who is in shock  

• How to assess an incident  

• How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking  

• How to manage a casualty with a minor injury  

• How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally  

• How to manage a casualty with external bleeding  

• 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 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 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a head, a neck, and a back injury 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears, and nose 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock 

• How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung 

Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Assessment Criteria 

The RLSS UK Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and First Aid at Work (FAW) course consists of practical work and theoretical classroom work. There is a practical assessment of CPR and first aid, and all assessment criteria must be met to pass the course. 

Renewal Process for a Combined PFA and FAW Certificate 

To renew a Combined PFA and FAW 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 22 hours of course content.  

RLSS UK Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Qualification Specification 

You can view the full qualification specification for the two courses within this combined bundle via the following links: 

RLSS UK’s Paediatric First Aid (PFA) qualification specification 

RLSS UK’s First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification specification 

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

Combined PFA and FAW Qualification UCAS and CPD Points 

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

CPD Points:

• Paediatric First Aid (PFA) = 7.5 CIMSPA Points 

• First Aid at Work (FAW) =10 CIMSPA Points  

UCAS Points:

• Paediatric First Aid (PFA) = 8 UCAS Points 

• First Aid at Work (FAW) = 8 UCAS Points 

How to Book an RLSS UK Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Course 

RLSS UK Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work 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. 

Find a Combined Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work course near you

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. 

RLSS UK’s Complete First Aid Qualification Suite 

• First Aid at Work (FAW)* 

• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)* 

• Paediatric First Aid (PFA)* 

• Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)* 

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Programme* 

• Anaphylaxis Management* 

• Combined Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)* 

• Complete list of RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards

* is used to highlight regulated qualifications.