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NEW LIFECPR Training

For Parents & Childcare Providers

Pediatric First Aid CPR & AED

Children are not small adults. Their airways block faster, their pulse is checked in a different place, and the compressions that would save an adult would injure an infant. This class is built entirely around children and babies — choking, breathing trouble, febrile seizures, allergic reactions, falls and burns — with child and infant manikins for every participant. It also meets the pediatric first aid requirement most childcare licensing agencies set.

  • Child & Infant Focused
  • Meets Childcare Licensing
  • Same-Day eCard
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Instructor guiding a child through infant CPR on a pediatric training mannequin
Same-day certificationValid for 2 years

  • Hands-On Practice

    Child & Infant Manikins

  • Parents & Childcare

    No Prerequisites

  • Same-Day eCard

    Valid for 2 Years

What You'll Learn in Our Pediatric Course

Hands-on skills tailored to the size, physiology and emergencies of children and infants.

  • Child & Infant CPR

    Age-appropriate compression depth, rate and rescue breaths for young patients.

  • AED for Children

    Pediatric pads, correct placement and settings for a small chest.

  • Choking Relief

    Back blows and chest thrusts for infants, abdominal thrusts for children.

  • Everyday Injuries

    Cuts, burns, bumps, bites, splinters and knocked-out teeth.

  • Illness & Fever

    Febrile seizures, croup, asthma attacks and breathing distress.

  • Prevention & Safety

    Choking hazards, safe sleep, water safety and medication storage.

Course Content

Course Outline

Time is spent almost entirely on child and infant manikins — the skills change with the size of the patient, so the practice does too.

  1. Pediatric Assessment & Scene Safety

    • How children deteriorate differently from adults
    • Checking responsiveness and breathing in a child or infant
    • Finding a brachial pulse on a baby
    • Calling 911 and what to say about a child

  2. Child & Infant CPR

    • One- or two-hand compressions for a child
    • Two-finger and two-thumb encircling technique for infants
    • Compression depth of about one third of the chest
    • Gentle, effective rescue breaths without over-inflating small lungs

  3. AED for Children & Infants

    • Pediatric pads and dose attenuators
    • Front-and-back pad placement on a small chest
    • When it is appropriate to use adult pads on a child
    • Safety around a wet or squirming patient

  4. Choking in Kids

    • Silent choking — what a blocked airway actually looks like
    • Five back blows and five chest thrusts on an infant
    • Abdominal thrusts for children who can stand
    • What to do when a choking child goes limp

  5. Common Childhood Injuries

    • Bleeding, scrapes and wounds that need stitches
    • Head bumps, concussion signs and when to go to the ER
    • Burns, scalds and sunburn
    • Broken bones, dental injuries, bites, stings and splinters

  6. Childhood Illness & Emergencies

    • Fever, febrile seizures and how to keep a child safe during one
    • Asthma attacks, inhalers and spacers
    • Food allergies, anaphylaxis and pediatric epinephrine auto-injectors
    • Poisoning, medication mix-ups and calling Poison Control

  7. Skills Check & Scenarios

    • Infant CPR and choking skills evaluation
    • Child CPR and AED skills evaluation
    • Scenarios from daycare rooms, playgrounds and family homes
    • Certification paperwork and eCard delivery

What's Included

  • Child and infant manikins — no sharing with a group of ten
  • Pediatric AED trainers and trainer epinephrine auto-injectors
  • Live skills evaluation by a certified instructor
  • Same-day digital certification card, valid for two years
  • Childproofing and choking-hazard checklist to take home

Before You Arrive

  • No prior training required — written for parents, not clinicians
  • Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in
  • Wear clothing you can kneel and move in
  • Tell us if you need documentation for a childcare licensing agency
  • Babies in arms are welcome; the class is not suitable for toddlers

Certification

Earn your Pediatric Certification

Your Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED card is issued the same day and valid for two years. It is the credential daycare centers, preschools, camps and licensing agencies typically require, and we provide documentation formatted for licensing files.

  • Built for parents and childcare providers.
  • Taught to current AHA & HSI guidelines.
  • Accepted for childcare licensing files.
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NEW LIFE CPR TRAININGCertificateOF COMPLETIONTHIS IS TO CERTIFY THATSample Studenthas successfully completed the training requirements ofPEDIATRIC FIRST AID CPR & AEDVALID 2 YEARSNLMay 20, 2026DATE ISSUEDNew Life CPRAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTORCERTIFICATE No. NL-SAMPLE-0000 · AHA GUIDELINE COMPLIANT TRAINING
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Who It’s For

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Parents & Guardians

    Families with babies, toddlers or children with allergies and asthma.

  • Childcare Providers

    Daycare staff, in-home providers, nannies and babysitters.

  • Teachers & Coaches

    Preschool and school staff, camp counselors and youth sports coaches.

  • Foster & Support Staff

    Foster carers, respite workers and anyone caring for young children.

Ready to Get Certified?

Classes run throughout the week across the San Francisco Bay Area, with weekend and onsite options. Tell us your dates and we will find you a seat.

Book Your Class(510) 415-7963

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we hear most often before class. If yours is not here, call us — we would rather answer it now than have you book the wrong course.

  • Does this class meet childcare licensing requirements?

    In most states this is the pediatric first aid and CPR credential licensing agencies ask for. Requirements vary, so send us your agency's wording when you register and we will confirm before you book.

  • Does it also cover adult CPR?

    The focus is children and infants. If you also need adult CPR — for example for a school or workplace requirement — we can add the adult module or combine it with our CPR & AED class.

  • Can I bring my baby to class?

    Babies in arms are welcome and we are used to a bit of noise. Toddlers and older children are not a good fit, since the class involves extended floor work.

  • I am terrified of doing CPR on a baby. Is this class for me?

    Exactly for you. Most participants arrive nervous. You practice on an infant manikin until the technique is in your hands, and the instructor stays with you through every repetition.

Still unsure which class you need? Call (510) 415-7963 or send us a message.

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Other Courses You Might Need

Most people pair two certifications — CPR with First Aid, or a provider card with a pediatric class. Combine them in one day and save a trip.

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