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Paediatric Nursing Assistant
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Learn skills to fulfil the responsibilities of a paediatric nursing assistant and flourish in your career
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Overview
Supporting children in healthcare environments requires compassion, patience, and a strong understanding of basic clinical care. This comprehensive Paediatric Nursing Assistant course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to assist in the care of infants, children, and adolescents within hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare settings. You’ll gain valuable insight into child-focused care practices and the responsibilities involved in supporting qualified nursing teams.
Developing core understanding of paediatric care, the course covers child development stages, basic nursing support, infection prevention, vital signs monitoring, hygiene care, nutrition support, communication with children and families, and safeguarding principles. You’ll learn how to assist with daily patient care tasks, support medical staff, and ensure young patients receive safe and comfortable care during treatment and recovery. Key topics such as emotional support, patient dignity, and healthcare ethics are also included to strengthen your professional awareness.
Preparing for a role in paediatric healthcare involves building both technical competence and emotional intelligence. The knowledge gained through this course is valuable for working in hospitals, children’s wards, clinics, and community health services. Whether you are beginning a healthcare career or aiming to specialise in child care support roles, this course provides a strong foundation for working as a Paediatric Nursing Assistant.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of paediatric care support principles
- Learn how to assist nurses in child healthcare settings
- Understand child development and age-appropriate care approaches
- Develop skills in basic patient care and hygiene assistance
- Learn how to monitor vital signs and report changes accurately
- Understand infection control and safety procedures in clinical environments
Why choose this course
- Affordable, Accessible, informative and well-structured study materials
- Earn a globally recognised accredited qualification
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through any device
- Benefit from feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Excellent career advancement/career switch opportunities
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
Certification
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of the final assessment, you will be eligible to apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of achievement. This certificate will be delivered to your doorstep through the post for £69. An extra £10 postage charge will be required for students leaving overseas.
CPD Accredited Certificate
After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for 9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.
Entry Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent qualification is recommended. No prior healthcare experience is required, although an interest in working with children is beneficial.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring Paediatric Nursing Assistants
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Nursing Students
- Hospital Ward Assistants
- Childcare and Early Years Workers
Career Paths
This course can support progression into roles such as:
- Paediatric Nursing Assistant
- Healthcare Support Worker
- Hospital Ward Assistant
- Clinical Support Worker
- Children’s Care Assistant
- Nursing Auxiliary
Course Curriculum
| Paediatric Nursing Assistant - Updated Version | |||
| Introduction to Paediatric First Aid | 00:18:00 | ||
| Assessment and Assistance | 00:22:00 | ||
| Loss of Responsiveness and CPR | 00:20:00 | ||
| Paediatric First Aid for Common Illnesses, Injuries and Incidents | 00:38:00 | ||
| First Aid for Acute Medical Conditions | 00:22:00 | ||
| Call for an Emergency | 00:24:00 | ||
| Paediatric Nursing Assistant - Old Version | |||
| Introduction to Paediatric First Aid | |||
| Module 1: Introduction | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Role and Responsibilities of First Aiders | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 3: First Aid Kits | 00:15:00 | ||
| Initial Assessment and Assistance | |||
| Module 4: Initial Assessment and Treatment | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 5: Illness and Injury | 00:30:00 | ||
| Common Childhood Illnesses | |||
| Module 6: Common Illnesses | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 7: Anaphylaxis | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 8: Asthma Attack | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 9: Eczema in Babies and Children | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 10: Seizures in Children Treatment | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 11: CPR | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 12: Poisoning | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 13: Heat Stroke | 00:20:00 | ||
| Common Injuries and Incidents | |||
| Module 14: Common Accidents and Emergencies | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 15: First Aid for Minor Burns | 00:45:00 | ||
| Module 16: Febrile Seizure | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 17: Choking | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 18: Bleeding | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 19: Bites, Stings and Scratches | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 20: Fractures | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 21: Head Injuries | 00:25:00 | ||
| First Aid for Unresponsiveness and Injury | |||
| Module 22: Unresponsive and Breathing Child | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 23: Unresponsive and Not Breathing Child | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 24: Unresponsive and Breathing Baby | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 25: Unresponsive and Not Breathing Baby | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 26: First-Aid Tips for Common Kid Injuries | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 27: Eye Injuries | 00:15:00 | ||
| First Aid for Illness and Incidents | |||
| Module 28: Fever in Children | 00:45:00 | ||
| Module 29: First Aid for Incidents | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 30: Drowning | 00:15:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Paediatric Nursing Assistant | 2 weeks | ||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | |||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | 00:00:00 | ||
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A Paediatric Nursing Assistant supports qualified nurses in caring for infants, children, and adolescents in healthcare settings. They assist with daily care tasks, monitor patient comfort, and help maintain a safe and supportive environment for young patients during treatment and recovery.
You will learn how to support child healthcare, assist with hygiene and feeding, monitor basic vital signs, communicate effectively with children and parents, and follow infection control and safeguarding procedures. The course also covers emotional support techniques and professional healthcare standards.
No. This course is designed for beginners and individuals new to healthcare. It provides foundational knowledge and practical understanding needed to start working in entry-level paediatric support roles.
Daily tasks include helping children with personal care, assisting nurses with procedures, monitoring comfort levels, taking basic observations, cleaning patient areas, and offering emotional reassurance to children and their families.
Paediatric care is tailored specifically to children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Children require different communication methods, medication dosages, and emotional support compared to adults, making specialised training essential.
Key skills include communication, empathy, patience, observation, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow medical instructions carefully in a clinical environment.
They can work in hospitals, children’s wards, outpatient clinics, community health centres, GP practices, and specialised paediatric care units.
Yes. It is a meaningful healthcare role that offers strong demand, emotional reward, and opportunities to progress into nursing or advanced healthcare positions.
Safeguarding involves protecting children from harm, abuse, or neglect and ensuring their safety and wellbeing in healthcare environments.
Yes. This course provides a strong foundation for further study in nursing degrees, paediatric nursing, or other advanced healthcare qualifications.
Infection control includes procedures like hand hygiene, PPE use, cleaning protocols, and safe handling of equipment to prevent the spread of infections among children.
They use simple language, patience, reassurance, and age-appropriate communication techniques to help children feel safe and understood.