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Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED

Pediatric First Aid and CPR AED Certification Classes

Pediatric first aid and CPR AED certification focuses on infants and children rather than adults. It is the course childcare licensing, schools and youth programs usually require, and the one that prepares you for choking, breathing and bleeding emergencies in small patients.

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The class covers infant and child CPR, AED use sized to children, choking relief, and pediatric first aid such as bleeding, burns, head injuries, allergic reactions and illness. Many state childcare licensing rules name an approved pediatric course, so check the requirement before you book.

Providers across the country list their pediatric classes here with the agency, date, price and format. Blended options let you complete the reading online and do the skills check in person, which is the version most licensing offices accept.

Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED at a glance

Class length
About 2 to 4 hours in person, or a short skills session after an online course.
Certification valid for
2 years for most cards, though some state childcare licensing requires annual renewal.
Typical cost
$45 to $95 per person, with group rates for centers booking several staff.
Class formats
In-person, blended with an in person skills session, and on site classes at a center or school.
Certifying agencies
American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Health & Safety Institute and other approved bodies.
Prerequisites
None. No childcare experience or previous certification required.
Licensing note
Check which agency your state childcare office approves, then confirm it on the listing before you register.

Who pediatric first aid certification is for

These are the students who most often book this course, and the requirement that usually sends them looking.

  • Childcare centers and daycares

    Directors and staff who must keep infant and child CPR certification on file for licensing.

  • Nannies, sitters and family childcare

    In home providers who care for children alone and need current pediatric certification.

  • Parents and foster parents

    Caregivers who want to be ready for choking, drowning and allergic emergencies at home.

  • Preschool and elementary staff

    Teachers, aides and health room staff responsible for young students during the day.

  • Camp and youth program leaders

    Counselors, coaches and volunteers who supervise children in groups.

  • Therapists working with children

    Speech, occupational and physical therapists, and early intervention specialists who see young clients.

What a pediatric first aid class covers

  • Infant and child CPR

    Compression depth and technique for babies and children, rescue breaths and hands only CPR.

  • AED use on a child

    When to use an AED on a child, pad placement, and the pediatric attenuator.

  • Choking relief

    Back blows and chest or abdominal thrusts, and what to do when the child goes unresponsive.

  • Pediatric first aid

    Bleeding control, burns, head injuries, broken bones, seizures and suspected poisoning.

  • Allergic reactions and illness

    Recognizing anaphylaxis, using an epinephrine auto injector, and spotting when a child is seriously ill.

  • Emergency action steps

    Deciding when to call 911, what information to give the dispatcher, and reporting to parents.

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Childcare centers often need several staff certified at once. Look for a provider offering on site group classes, which is usually the cheapest way to certify a whole team.

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Search terms for this course

Students look for this training in a lot of different ways. This page covers the searches below, and every class in the directory is listed under one of these course names.

  • pediatric first aid certification
  • infant cpr certification
  • child cpr class near me
  • pediatric cpr aed certification
  • daycare cpr certification
  • childcare first aid classes
  • pediatric cpr certification cost
  • blended pediatric cpr course
  • infant choking class
  • babysitter cpr class

FAQ

Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED questions, answered

The questions students ask before booking this course. The provider you book with is the last word on their own agency's rules.

  • Does my state require pediatric CPR certification for childcare licensing?

    Most states require childcare staff to hold current infant and child CPR and first aid certification, and some name the approved agencies or renew annually. Check your state licensing office for the exact requirement, then confirm the agency on each listing before booking.

  • What is the difference between pediatric first aid and regular first aid?

    A standard first aid and CPR class teaches adult skills with some child coverage. Pediatric courses spend their time on infants and children: smaller compression depth, different choking technique, pediatric AED pads and the illnesses children typically face.

  • How long does pediatric CPR certification last?

    The card usually lasts two years, the same as an adult CPR card. Some licensing rules require annual renewal, so follow whichever is stricter.

  • How much does a pediatric first aid class cost?

    Providers typically list pediatric first aid and CPR between $45 and $95 per person. Centers booking a group on site usually pay less for each staff member.

  • Can I take pediatric first aid certification online?

    The knowledge portion can be completed online, but you still complete a hands on skills session for the card to be accepted. That blended format is the one most licensing offices accept, and it is marked Blended in the listings here.

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Every listing shows the date, time, price, format and certifying agency, and registration happens on the provider's own page.

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