First Aid Courses

Where a first aid needs assessment identifies the necessity for a first aider in the workplace, this 3-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. The learner will gain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a wide range of workplace first aid situations. The qualification is also suitable for people with responsibility for the provision of first aid in other settings such as voluntary and community groups. This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by Specialised Training through First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

The qualification is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications, and delivered and assessed in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines. On successful completion of the course each learner will receive an Ofqual regulated certificate valid for 3 years.

Why Train With us?

All our trainers are experienced front line medical practitioners using the most up to date training methods and equipment and this enables us to give our clients the best possible training experience. We appreciate that time is valuable for many organisations and with that in mind we will send our trainers to a venue and time of your choosing.

We can provide full day training or split the training sessions depending on your needs. We can also offer blended courses which will enable learners to complete some eliminates of certain courses online which helps to reduce face to face classroom time without compromising the learning outcomes of course.

Please call or email a member of out team to find out how best we can accommodate your individual training needs.

Useful Links

HSE – First Aid Legislation

HSE – First aid at work: Guidance on regulations

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies on a professional level providing the knowledge and practical competence to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations. This 6-hour qualification meets the requirements stated in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure adequate numbers of appropriately trained personnel. This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by Specialised Training through First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). The qualification is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications, and delivered and assessed in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines.

This qualification runs over 1 day and on successful completion learners will receive an Ofqual regulated certificate valid for 3 years.

Why Choose us as your training Provider?

All our trainers are experienced front line medical professionals using the most up-to date training methods and equipment which enables our trainers to give our clients the best possible training experience. All our trainers will also hold an up to date DBS certificate in order to comply with any safeguarding requirements.  We appreciate that your time is valuable and with that in mind we will send our trainers to you at your convenience. Courses can be customised to suit your individual needs so please call or email a member of the team to discuss your training requirements.

Useful Links

HSE – First Aid Legislation

HSE – First aid at work: Guidance on regulations

DfE – Guidance: First aid in schools, early years and further education