First Aid in partnership

This qualification is the most popular first aid qualification.  It helps employers meet the minimum requirements for first aid in the workplace. Typically in shops, offices and other low risk environments.

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.

6 hour course, not including breaks, with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire.  

This qualification is intended for those working in early years settings where the individual will be supporting first aiders that have completed the 2 day Paediatric First Aid course.

Candidates should over 16 if they are the emergency first aider.

Candidates between 14-16 years of age can undertake the qualification but should not be relied upon to be sole first aider. 

6 hour course, not including breaks, with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire.

This qualification is intended for those working in an outdoor activity environment such as activity centres. Where the types of likely injuries are wider or help is further away a 2 day Outdoor First Aid course should be considered.

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.

8 hour course, not including breaks,  with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire. 

This inclusive first aid qualification is for those interested in knowing more about first aid but may find the practical elements of traditional first aid courses difficult.  This could be due to physical disabilities, mental health conditions or simply physical strength.

Candidates should be at least 10 years of age.

6 hour course, not including breaks, with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire. 

This qualification is for those working in the outdoors environment where they may need to provide first aid to a casualty in a situation where help may be up to 2 hours away.  This is typically the first aid qualification required for instructors to meet their NGB (National Governing Body) requirements.

Candidates should be 16 years of age if required to be lone first aider.

16 hours, not including breaks, with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire. 

This qualification is intended for those working in early years settings that require a paediatric first aid qualification..  This qualification meets the Department for Education requirements.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of age.

16 hours , not including breaks, with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire. 

This qualification assists employers to meet the first aid requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, particularly in higher risk workplaces.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of age.

18 hours over 3 days, not including breaks, with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire. 

This qualification is for those requiring a first aid qualification to support their role as a sports coach or instructor.  The course builds on the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification to include core common injuries found in sporting activities.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of age.

12 hour course, not including breaks, with practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire. 

This qualification is intended for those looking to undertake a qualification in basic life support.  This might be personal development, however is more likely for those that are required to undertake annual basic life support training, e.g. those working in a GP or Dentist surgery. The course includes the use of an AED.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of age.

3 hour course, certificate is valid for 1 year.

This course is assessed by practical observations.

This qualification is for qualified first aiders who are looking to undertake an annual first aid refresher as recommended by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of age.

3 hour course, certificate is valid for 1 year.

This course is assessed by practical observations.

This qualification is intended for those working with individuals that have been diagnosed with anaphylaxis and where medication may need to be administered.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of age.

3 hour course, certificate is valid for 1 year.

This course is assessed by practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire.

This qualification is intended for those working in environments where an AED is on-site and where staff need a better understanding of its safe use.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of age.

3 hour course, certificate is valid for 1 year.

This course is assessed by practical observations and a short multiple choice assessment questionnaire.