British Red Cross first aid training courses for UK workplaces. The British Red Cross is one of the UK’s most trusted first aid training organisations, delivering IFE-accredited and HSE-compliant courses to thousands of organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland every year.
Courses cover Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), requalification and fire marshal training. All courses are delivered by qualified British Red Cross instructors and lead to certificates recognised by employers across all industries. Classroom and on-site delivery options are available.
British Red Cross first aid courses
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
One-day HSE-compliant course for appointed first aiders in lower-risk workplaces. Suitable for offices and organisations with fewer than 50 employees. Covers the essential skills needed to respond confidently to workplace emergencies.
- CPR and AED use
- Choking — adult and child
- Unresponsive casualty and recovery position
- Bleeding control and wound management
- Shock, burns and minor injuries
First Aid at Work (FAW)
Comprehensive three-day HSE-compliant course required in higher-risk workplaces or organisations with more than 50 employees. Covers the full EFAW syllabus plus a wider range of emergency scenarios and injury management.
- Everything in EFAW, plus
- Managing an incident and casualty assessment
- Fractures, spinal injuries and dislocations
- Chest injuries and breathing difficulties
- Anaphylaxis, seizures, stroke and diabetic emergencies
- Eye injuries and poisoning
First Aid at Work Refresher (FAWR)
Two-day requalification course for those renewing an existing FAW certificate. Must be completed before the three-year certificate expires — if it lapses, the full three-day FAW course must be retaken. Refreshes skills and updates knowledge of current HSE guidelines.
Fire Marshal (Fire Warden) Training
IFE-accredited one-day course for nominated fire marshals and wardens. Equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to manage fire safety in the workplace and support emergency evacuation.
- UK fire safety legislation and the Fire Safety Order 2005
- How fires start, spread and behave
- Fire prevention and risk reduction
- Fire marshal roles and responsibilities
- Evacuation procedures and assembly points
- Fire extinguisher types and safe use
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First Aid for Appointed Persons
A short course for those appointed to take charge of first aid arrangements in lower-risk workplaces. Covers basic life support, managing an unresponsive casualty and calling emergency services. Suitable for workplaces that do not require a fully qualified first aider.
Paediatric First Aid
A two-day course for those who work with or care for babies and children — including childminders, nursery workers, nannies and school staff. Meets Ofsted requirements for childcare registration and covers infant and child CPR, choking, allergic reactions, illness and injury management.
Mental Health Awareness for Managers
Practical training for managers and supervisors on recognising and responding to mental health issues in the workplace. Covers common mental health conditions, how to have supportive conversations and when to signpost to professional support.
Stress Management at Work
Training covering the causes and effects of workplace stress, practical coping strategies and how organisations can reduce stress-related absence and presenteeism.
Building Team Resilience at Work
A course helping teams develop resilience, improve wellbeing and maintain performance under pressure. Based on the British Red Cross psychosocial framework.
Wellbeing Support at Work
Training for those with a wellbeing support role in the workplace. Covers recognising signs of distress, providing initial support and signposting colleagues to appropriate professional help.
Free mental health add-on with every first aid booking
Every learner who completes a British Red Cross EFAW, FAW or FAWR course receives access to a free 30-minute Mental Health for First Aiders online course.
- Available to all learners who complete a one, two or three-day first aid at work course
- Provides essential skills for supporting colleagues experiencing a mental health crisis
- An introduction to mental health at work training — not a replacement for dedicated mental health first aid courses
- Does not affect first aid at work certification
- Access details sent by email within ten days of completing the first aid course
The British Red Cross has been delivering workplace first aid training for over 40 years, making it one of the UK’s most experienced and trusted first aid training organisations. As a voluntary aid society recognised by the Health and Safety Executive, the British Red Cross delivers regulated first aid training to thousands of organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland every year.
All courses are designed and delivered entirely by qualified British Red Cross instructors, with a customer satisfaction rating of 99%. Certificates are HSE-compliant and recognised by employers across all industries. Training is available at classroom venues nationwide and on-site at your premises.
Why choose British Red Cross first aid training
Over 40 years of workplace training
The British Red Cross has been delivering regulated workplace first aid training for over four decades, with a depth of expertise and institutional knowledge unmatched in the sector.
HSE recognised
The British Red Cross is one of the voluntary aid societies recognised by the HSE as a standard setter for first aid at work training, and is one of three authors of the current UK first aid manual.
IFE accredited fire marshal training
British Red Cross fire marshal training is accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) — a mark of quality that sets it apart from non-accredited fire marshal courses.
99% customer satisfaction
The British Red Cross consistently achieves a 99% customer satisfaction rating across its workplace training programmes — reflecting the quality of its instructors and course content.