This best-selling and highly rated programme provides essential knowledge to work effectively in various healthcare settings, childcare environments, family homes, and community care contexts where infant wellbeing, safety, and development are a priority across the UK.

Our comprehensive Paediatric Care Course equips you with the core knowledge, care frameworks, and child-focused approaches required to support newborns and young children confidently and responsibly. Designed for parents, carers, and aspiring childcare professionals, this course builds a strong foundation in infant care, safety, hygiene, nutrition, and early health awareness.

This Paediatric Care Course focuses on understanding newborn development, early needs, and caregiver responsibilities from birth onwards. You will develop a clear understanding of a newborn’s physical characteristics, feeding requirements, and daily care routines that support healthy growth and emotional well-being.

Through this online Paediatric Care course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of infant nutrition, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and balanced dietary principles. You will also strengthen your understanding of hygiene management, safe bathing, grooming routines, and suitable clothing choices that support comfort, cleanliness, and protection.

This Paediatric Care Course further develops your awareness of nursery and feeding equipment, helping you understand how to select and manage essential items for home use and travel. You will also gain insight into common childhood illnesses, physical conditions, minor injuries, and infant safety considerations, supporting confident and informed caregiving decisions.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Paediatric Care Course, you gain recognised knowledge, confidence, and professional credibility to support infant care effectively in family, childcare, and healthcare-related environments across the UK.

Course Overview

Career-focused Paediatric Care Course designed for infant and child wellbeing in the UK

• Fully online learning with flexible 365-day access
  
  
• CPD-accredited paediatric care training
• Covers newborn care, feeding, hygiene, and safety awareness
• Builds understanding of infant nutrition and early development
• Explores nursery equipment and safe caregiving environments
• Includes awareness of common newborn illnesses and injuries
• Supports confident caregiving at home and in care settings
• Ideal for parents, carers, childcare staff, and career starters

By the end of this Paediatric Care Course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of newborn and infant care
• Identify caregiver roles and responsibilities confidently
• Support infant nutrition through informed feeding choices
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and grooming standards for babies
• Recognise suitable nursery and feeding equipment
• Understand infant safety considerations at home and during travel
• Identify common newborn conditions and early health concerns
• Support infant wellbeing through informed caregiving decisions

• Infant care knowledge and awareness
• Child-focused hygiene and cleanliness understanding
• Feeding and nutrition awareness for newborns
• Nursery equipment selection knowledge
• Infant safety and risk awareness
• Early childhood health recognition
• Caregiver confidence and responsibility understanding
• Communication awareness for childcare environments

This Paediatric Care Course is ideal for:

• New and expecting parents
• Childcare assistants and nursery staff
• Childminders and family carers
• Nannies and au pairs
• Healthcare support staff working with children
• Individuals entering childcare or family care roles
• Anyone seeking a recognised UK paediatric care certificate

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Structured, engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK childcare and care frameworks
• 100 per cent online learning access
• Flexible learning deadlines
• Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this Paediatric Care Course. To enrol, you should:

• Have an interest in infant and child wellbeing
• Possess a basic understanding of the English language
• Be motivated to develop caregiving knowledge
• No previous qualifications or experience are required

After completing this Paediatric Care Course, you can progress into roles such as:

• Childcare Assistant
• Nursery Support Worker
• Childminder
• Family Support Worker
• Nanny or Au Pair
• Healthcare Support Assistant (Child-focused settings)
• Parenting and Care Support Roles
  
  

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.