First aid courses prepare you to act quickly and safely until professional help arrives. They’re for workplaces, schools, nurseries and anyone who wants the confidence to help when someone is injured or taken ill.
Every course is hands-on, with time spent on CPR, choking, bleeding control and caring for a casualty until help arrives.
These courses are provided by our training partners, PLAB Guide Ltd (a Qualsafe Awards Registered Centre No. 0908553) or TrueMedic Ltd (A Qualsafe Awards Registed Centre).
Adult first aid courses
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult BLS, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF)
Paediatric first aid courses
Paediatric first aid training is designed for nursery practitioners, childminders, teachers, nannies and parents. Emergencies involving children are different from those involving adults, and this training prepares you for the incidents you are most likely to face with babies and young children.
You will practise infant and child CPR and choking, and learn to manage bleeding, burns, head injuries, allergic reactions and seizures, as well as recognise serious illness such as meningitis.
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Combined adult & paediatric courses
Streamlined perfectly to avoid the duplication of topics associated with attending both the adult & paediatric courses separately, the combined courses have been specifically designed for those who work in settings that require both Adult and Paediatric First Aiders, such as schools, sports clubs or other childcare settings.
- Combined Emergency First Aid at Work and Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in BLS, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in the Fundamentals of Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
Annual refreshers
HSE guidelines state that employers should ensure their first aiders remain competent to perform their role. As such, it is strongly recommended that first aiders undertake annual refresher training to practise their skills and update their knowledge on the latest procedures.
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in BLS and AED for Adults, Children and Infants (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF)
Level 2 courses
- Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 2 Award in citizenAID (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials (RQF)
Recommended reading
The universally recognised First Aid Manual 11th Edition: Written and Authorised by the UK’s Leading First Aid Providers (ISBN 9780241446300) covers all aspects of first aid, including first aid for babies and children. Find out how to treat over 100 different conditions from splinters and sprained ankles to unresponsive casualties, and how to use essential equipment. Learn how to manage a situation safely and how to assess a sick or injured person effectively.
First Aid Made Easy: A Comprehensive First Aid Manual and Reference Guide (ISBN 9780955229404) is a comprehensive first aid manual designed to support longer first aid courses. It covers all required learning outcomes while also addressing additional high-risk and critical emergency scenarios. The book is structured to support in-depth learning and to act as a reliable reference during and after training.
Concise First Aid Made Easy Book: An easy to understand first aid guide (ISBN 9780955229480) is a clear and practical first aid guide. It is suitable for learners, trainers, and training providers, as well as for organisations looking for a compact, easy-to-navigate first aid manual for workplace use.
Other training
Our first aid courses are one branch of our full training offer. We also provide First Response Emergency Care (FREC) courses.