Explore our range of St John Ambulance First Aid training designed to meet UK safety legislation. Click on a first aid course title to reveal more information.

Access the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) short course delivered by St John Ambulance, through [Your Business Name]. This one-day, HSE-recognised qualification gives learners the essential practical skills to respond effectively to workplace emergencies — including CPR, AED use, choking, and minor injury management.

Access the First Aid at Work (FAW) short course delivered by St John Ambulance, through [Your Business Name]. This comprehensive three-day course provides in-depth training for medium- to high-risk workplaces, covering accident assessment, wound treatment, resuscitation and incident management in line with current HSE standards.

Access the First Aid at Work Requalification (FAWR) short course delivered by St John Ambulance, through [Your Business Name]. Designed for those renewing an existing FAW certificate, this two-day refresher updates first aiders on the latest best practice, helping maintain compliance and confidence in real-life emergencies.

Access the Blended Paediatric First Aid short course delivered by St John Ambulance, through [Your Business Name]. This flexible course combines online learning with practical classroom training, providing 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.

Access the Mental Health Workplace First Aider short course delivered by St John Ambulance. 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.

Access the Mental Health Workplace Responder short course delivered by St John Ambulance. This course provides practical skills to recognise early signs of mental health challenges in colleagues, offer initial support, and direct them to appropriate professional help, helping create a safer and more resilient workplace environment.

Access St John Ambulance First Aid Training in the UK

Envico provides access to certified St John Ambulance first aid short courses – the trusted UK charity dedicated to saving lives and promoting first aid awareness. These courses are recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and delivered by qualified instructors from St John Ambulance. We act as your booking and course-access partner, helping you find the right course, secure your place, and manage your training needs efficiently.

Why Choose St John Ambulance Short Courses?

St John Ambulance is one of the UK’s most respected first-aid training charities, with over 140 years of lifesaving experience. Their nationally recognised short courses help individuals and organisations remain compliant, confident, and prepared for emergencies. Courses are available for workplaces, childcare settings, sports clubs, and community groups. Certificates are recognised across the UK, with training centres nationwide and the option for on-site delivery. Every course is backed by St John Ambulance’s long history of medical expertise, community service, and emergency response.

What We Do

Envico does not deliver these courses directly – we connect you with St John Ambulance and manage the entire access process. We help you select the most suitable short course, handle bookings and availability, provide confirmations and support materials, and offer guidance on re-qualification and certification renewals. Our service saves time for employers, HR teams, and health and safety managers who need high-quality, compliant first aid training.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a first aid at work certificate last for?

A first aid at work certificate lasts for three years. This means that the person can fulfil the role of a workplace first aider for those three years. Once a certificate expires a person cannot fulfil the role of a workplace first aider and an employer may not be providing the necessary first aid provision that their risk assessment identifies.

Although a certificate is valid for three years, studies have shown that the quality of first aid skills can deteriorate after 6 months. This is called skills fade. The HSE strongly recommends that first aiders complete an annual refresher of their first aid skills.

What is the difference between first aid at work and emergency first aid at work course?

The first aid at work course is most appropriate for employers who, based on their risk assessment, operate with a higher degree of hazard or for larger employers who, based on their risk assessment, operate with a lower degree of hazard.

The first aid at work course also covers more first aid techniques than the emergency first aid at work and if an employer’s risk assessments identifies that employees are at specific risk for example fractures, burns or anaphylactic shock they should train their first aiders in this first aid at work course.

How do I become a certified first aider?

You need to attend a first aid at work or emergency first aid at work course and successfully complete the assessment on these courses. The assessments for both courses test both your knowledge but also your skill to respond to a variety of first aid incidents. If you are already have completed a first aid at work course and your certificate is about to expire, you can attend a requalification in first aid at work course to keep your certificate current.

What is the difference between a first aider and an appointed person?

An appointed person is expected to take charge of the first aid arrangements which includes looking after first aid equipment such as ensuring the first aid kit is regularly replenished and calling the emergency services if an incident occurs. They are not expected nor are they trained to provide first aid. Appointed persons are only appropriate for very small low risk workplaces where their risk assessment has identified that a first aiders is not required. A first aider is trained and assessed to be competent to provide first aid if a first aid incident occurs.

Can you fail a first aid at work course?

Before you can fulfil the role of a first aider in the workplace, you need to evidence that you have both the knowledge and are competent to manage a variety of first aid incidents. If you are unable to prove on a first aid at work course that you have sufficient knowledge and are competent to manage a variety of first aid incidents, you will not be allowed to complete the course and be awarded a certificate.

How often should I do first aid training?

A first aid at work or emergency first aid at work certificate is only valid for 3 years. You need to complete either a requalification in first aid at work or redo the emergency first aid at work before your certificate expires to continue to fulfil the role of a first aider in the workplace. Although a certificate is valid for three years, studies have shown that the quality of first aid skills can deteriorate after 6 months. This is called skills fade. The HSE strongly recommends that first aiders complete an annual refresher of their first aid skills.

How many first aiders do I need?

The number of first aiders needed is determined by a combination of the number of people you employ the level of hazard that your operations present, the layout and size of your workplace and work patterns such as shifts. The number differs from employer to employer and a thorough risk assessment is required to determine what is appropriate for your operation.

As a rule of thumb, if you operate at a higher hazard, you should have 1 first aider with a first aid at work certificate for every 50 people employed on site at all times. For lower hazard employers, it is 1 first aider for the first 25 people employed on site at all times, then 1 extra for every 100 people employed.

If you operate over several floors, a large site or have a shift pattern, you need to ensure the same provision is provided across your whole site and at all times your workplace is open. If you have a multi-use site that has a variety of operations, for example an office plus light manufacturing on site, you need to ensure that enough trained first aiders are provided based on the varying hazards of different parts of your site. The HSE also advises that you take into account if parts of your site are open to members of the public and ensure sufficient first aiders are provided.

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