First Aid Training by the 3 Leading First Aid Training Providers
All First Aid training courses listed on this site are delivered by the following first aid training at their high quality training venues:
Types of Workplace First Aid Courses
There are various first aid training courses available to those who are employed and those who want to learn these important skills. The level of training you take is down to you. You can be sent on a course by your employer or enrol on one yourself. Sending yourself on the training is an excellent idea if you are looking to gain some advantage in your job hunt or for promotional purposes. There are four courses to choose from and two refresher/update courses. The one you choose will depend on your previous experience, your reason for taking the course and your personal preferences. If your employer has decided you need the training you will need to discuss the most appropriate option with them.
1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- Emergency First Aid at Work – This is a course for appointed persons. Your employer can send you on this course if you have been given the role of appointed person at work. You can also send yourself on the course to add the excellent qualification and skills to your CV. The course only lasts for one day and includes basic life support and the assessment and treatment of a number of medical issues. This is a great course for appointed persons and it outlines the aims and principles of first aid.
3-Day First Aid at Work (FAW)
- First Aid at Work – This is another course you can enrol on or be sent on by your employer. It covers most types of illnesses and injuries. This is a three day course and gives more skills than the Emergency First Aid at Work course.
2-Day First Aid at Work Refresher (FAWR)
- First Aid at Work Refresher – This course is designed for individuals who already hold an existing and valid First Aid at Work qualification. This first aid course should be attended prior to the expiry day of the existing First Aid at Work certificate otherwise you will be required to attend the full three day course again.
Paediatric First Aid
- Paediatric First Aid – This course provides childcare and education professionals with the essential skills to manage infant and child emergencies — including CPR, choking, allergic reactions and injuries — all in accordance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
- Mental Health Workplace First Aider – This practical training equips employees with the knowledge and skills to recognise signs of mental distress, provide immediate support, and guide colleagues towards professional help, helping organisations build a safer, more supportive workplace.
If you are still unsure which first aid course is suitable and you would like to speak to one of our representatives regarding your requirements please call 0808 1966 830 to discuss.
Health & Safety Regulations 1981
The Health and Safety Regulations 1981 require employers to provide suitable equipment, facilities and personnel to enable immediate assistance to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. The Regulations state that in order to provide first aid to injured or ill employees, a person shall not be suitable unless he has undergone:
- such first aid training and has such qualifications as the Health and Safety Executive may approve for the time being in respect of that case or class of case
- such additional training, if any, as may be appropriate in the circumstances of that case