Paediatric First Aid Course in Glasgow
Get Paediatric First Aid qualified in Glasgow with our 2-day, 12-hour course — valid for 3 years. We deliver public Paediatric First Aid courses in central Scotland and on-site group training across the IFSD, Hillington, Eurocentral, Cambuslang, Clydebank, Paisley, East Kilbride and the wider Clyde Valley for nurseries, pre-schools, out-of-school clubs, childminders, nannies, foster carers and school staff.
Upcoming Dates
Same Paediatric First Aid in Glasgow — pick a date that suits you.
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Monday 3 August 2026
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Thursday 12 November 2026
First aid training across Glasgow and surrounding areas
Learners regularly travel in from across the region.
Why Train in Glasgow?
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and the commercial powerhouse of the west — home to a major financial services district along West Regent Street and the IFSD at Broomielaw, a thriving creative and digital cluster around the Merchant City, two universities, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland's busiest retail core, and significant manufacturing and logistics operations at Hillington, Cambuslang, Eurocentral, and around Glasgow Airport. Choosing a local EFAW provider means your first-aid training is delivered by trainers who understand the real risks Glasgow workplaces face — whether that's a medical emergency in a Buchanan Street store, a CPR incident in a Charing Cross office, a slip in a Govan shipyard, or a fall on a construction site at Sighthill or the IFSD. Our recognised, practical, hands-on courses keep your organisation HSE-compliant and your people confident to act when seconds matter.
As Scotland's largest city, Glasgow is an economic powerhouse with a diverse industrial landscape, from finance and engineering to a bustling retail sector. For any Glasgow employer, compliance with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 is a fundamental and legal pillar of workplace management.
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Getting here
On-site training removes the travel question entirely — our instructor comes to your Glasgow premises with all the kit needed. For public courses, partner venues across central Scotland are reached easily from Glasgow via ScotRail services from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street, the SPT Subway, and the city's extensive bus network. By road, Glasgow sits at the heart of the M8 (linking Edinburgh, the airport, and Greenock), the M74 (south to Carlisle), the M77 (Ayrshire), and the M73/M80 (Stirling and the north), with the Clyde Tunnel and Kingston Bridge connecting the north and south of the city. Delegates travelling from Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, Cumbernauld, Clydebank, or Greenock will find central Glasgow well-served by train and motorway. Glasgow Airport (PA3) is 8 miles west of the city centre via the M8 and is convenient for clients in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
Onsite first aid training in Glasgow — workplace EFAW for your team
We run onsite first aid training across Glasgow and the surrounding area — your venue, your team, your schedule.
Our trainers regularly deliver on-site Paediatric First Aid courses across Glasgow and the Clyde Valley — the city centre, the IFSD and Blythswood financial district, Merchant City, the West End, Finnieston, Govan, the East End, Hillington Park, Cambuslang, Eurocentral, Clydebank, Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton and Motherwell. The 2-day Paediatric First Aid course meets EYFS Statutory Framework requirements for childcare settings and is the right choice for nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes, out-of-school clubs, holiday clubs, childminding networks and foster-care agencies across Glasgow and central Scotland.
Industries we train across Glasgow
Industries we train in
- • Financial and Business Services
- • Engineering and Manufacturing
- • Retail
- • Higher Education
- • Creative and Digital Industries
- • Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
Local employers we've worked with
- • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- • Glasgow City Council
- • University of Glasgow
- • University of Strathclyde
- • Morgan Stanley
- • Barclays
- • Scottish Power
- • BAE Systems
- • Aggreko
About Paediatric First Aid training in Glasgow
Book your Paediatric First Aid course in Glasgow. This 2-day, 12-hour EYFS-aligned training meets the paediatric first aid requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework for group and home-based childcare settings. Certificates are valid for 3 years. Public seats are available at central-Scotland partner venues, and we deliver on-site group training across Glasgow including the IFSD and Blythswood financial district, Merchant City, the West End, Finnieston, Govan, the East End, Hillington Park, Cambuslang, Eurocentral, Clydebank, Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton and Motherwell. The course covers CPR and choking for babies and children, unconscious baby and child, bleeding and shock, burns and scalds, fractures and head injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma, meningitis, febrile convulsions, poisoning and childhood medical emergencies, with continuous practical assessment. Once trained, you will hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate recognised for EYFS compliance and school first-aid roles across Glasgow and central Scotland.
Course overview
Course overview — Paediatric First Aid
Specialized first aid training for children and infants
What you'll learn
What's included
- Qualified instructor with paediatric experience
- Infant, child & adult manikins
- EYFS-compliant 3-year certificate
- Course manual
- Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
- Same-day digital certificate where possible, with a printable PDF to follow
- Free re-sit if you don't pass first time
Who it's for
Course syllabus
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Reviewed by the Brity Training Team
Our training content is reviewed by experienced first aid instructors and training specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance and alignment with current workplace first aid guidance, the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines and HSE L74 first aid regulations.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Ready to book Paediatric First Aid training in Glasgow?
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