Paediatric First Aid Course in Hamilton
Equip yourself with the skills to protect the youngest in our community with our 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course. Perfect for nursery staff near the University of the West of Scotland, this HSE-aligned training ensures you can handle emergencies involving infants and children. Join us in Hamilton to gain the confidence and expertise essential for South Lanarkshire's childcare professionals.
Upcoming Dates
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Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Monday 3 August 2026
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Thursday 12 November 2026
Training venues in Hamilton
Holiday Inn Express
Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL
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First aid training across Greater Hamilton and surrounding areas
Our trainers run public Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid courses at central Hamilton venues throughout the year — with on-site delivery available anywhere across the wider region. Whether you're booking a single seat or training a whole team, you'll get a practical, HSE-aligned session led by an experienced instructor.
We support employers, schools, nurseries, charities and event organisers right across Greater Hamilton, from city-centre offices to industrial sites on the outskirts. On-site team training keeps your people in their own environment, cuts travel time to zero and works out significantly cheaper per person than sending staff to public courses — ideal for groups of six or more.
Why Train in Hamilton?
Hamilton is the administrative centre of South Lanarkshire and one of the largest commercial hubs in the West of Scotland, with major NHS, public sector, contact-centre, retail, hospitality and logistics employers concentrated in the town centre and along the M74 corridor. Training Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) locally — at the Holiday Inn Express on Keith Street (ML3 7BL) — saves staff travel time, keeps people inside the ML postcode area, and lets us deliver on-site closed courses across the wider Lanarkshire region for groups of 6 or more.
As the administrative heart of South Lanarkshire, Hamilton's economy is underpinned by the public sector, business services and a strong retail presence. For every organisation, from the council to a contact centre, meeting the HSE's legal requirements for first-aid provision is essential.
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Getting here
Hamilton is one of the best-connected towns in the West of Scotland. Three local rail stations (Hamilton Central, Hamilton West and Chatelherault) offer fast services to Glasgow Central. By road the town sits directly off the M74, with the M8 a short drive north — making the wider Strathclyde / Lanarkshire industrial belt easy to reach. The Holiday Inn Express training venue is in the centre of Hamilton with free on-site parking for delegates arriving by car, and a 13-minute walk from Hamilton Central station.
Onsite first aid training in Hamilton — we come to your workplace
We understand that for large employers like South Lanarkshire Council or local primary schools, sending an entire team to a public venue isn't always practical. As a recognised training provider, we offer flexible on-site training across the ML3 area and beyond. We can bring our equipment and experienced trainers directly to your nursery in Uddingston or your holiday club in Blantyre. This bespoke approach allows your team to practice life-saving skills in their own environment, using the specific layouts they navigate every day, while saving on transport costs along the M74 and M8 corridors.
- Onsite first aid training across Greater Hamilton — trainer travels to your workplace
- In-house EFAW (1-day) or First Aid at Work (3-day) courses, 4–12 learners per session — most cost-effective from 6+
- Evening, weekend and INSET-day delivery available — minimal disruption to your team
- One fixed price — includes trainer, manikins, AED trainers and HSE-aligned certificates
per group · ex VAT
- Certified trainer on-site
- Manikins, AED trainers & PPE
- Certificates issued on the day
Free, no-obligation · most quotes within 1 hr
Industries we train across Hamilton
Industries we train in
- • Public Administration
- • Retail
- • Business Services and Contact Centres
- • Construction
- • Healthcare
- • Light Manufacturing
Local employers we've worked with
- • South Lanarkshire Council
- • NHS Lanarkshire
- • University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
- • HSBC
- • Aviva
- • Police Scotland
- • John Lewis
- • Babcock
About Paediatric First Aid training in Hamilton
This comprehensive 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course is specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework. Over two days of practical, hands-on learning, participants will master life-saving techniques tailored for babies and children aged 0–8. Our curriculum covers everything from managing unresponsive infants and administering CPR to dealing with choking, wounds, burns, and chronic medical conditions like asthma or anaphylaxis. The training is HSE-aligned and delivered by a recognised training provider, ensuring that your certificate meets the high standards expected by parents and inspectors alike.
Upon successful completion, delegates receive a certificate valid for three years, providing peace of mind for staff at NHS Lanarkshire facilities, local private nurseries, and primary schools across South Lanarkshire. Whether you are an independent childminder based in Wishaw or a large-scale childcare provider near Hamilton West, this course ensures you remain compliant and confident. Our central Hamilton venue offers free on-site parking and excellent rail links, making it the premier choice for professionals across the Lanarkshire industrial belt looking for high-quality, local safety training.
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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
Hamilton Paediatric First Aid — questions answered
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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
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- First Aid at Work Requalification — 15 Jun · Hamilton
- First Aid at Work (FAW) — 23 Jun · Hamilton
- First Aid at Work (FAW) — 01 Jul · Hamilton
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — 06 Jul · Hamilton
- First Aid at Work Requalification — 09 Jul · Hamilton
- First Aid at Work (FAW) — 15 Jul · Hamilton
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