First Aid Courses
We have a range of approved first aid courses delivered by highly experienced trainers and registered with NUCO
These include:
- Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid – one day (16+) – from £85 per person or £325 plus £20pp for a group booking
- Level 3 Paediatric First Aid – two day (16+) – from £125 per person or £650 plus £25pp for a group booking
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid – one day (14+) – from £85 per person or £325 plus £20pp for a group booking
- Level 3 First Aid at Work – three day (16+) – from £175 per person or £950 plus £25pp for a group booking
- Catastrophic Bleeds Workshop – three hours (16+) – from £55 per person or £250 plus £15pp for a group booking
Courses For Young People
- Level 2 Award in Student First Aid – three hours or 3x1hr blocks (11+) – from £35 per person or £200 plus £12pp for a group booking
- Mini Medics First Aid and Defibrillation for Children – three hours (8-11 year olds) – from £30 per person or £150 plus £12pp for a group booking
Prices above incur VAT in addition and can vary according to changes in resource costs. All prices include digital resources such as certification, registration and manuals where applicable. Printed materials will incur additional costs.
Please note prices are due to rise by 5% in April, so to secure the above rates you will need to book before 23rd March.
Please call 01733 373187 or enquire here to find out more.
We occasionally offer open courses for individuals to book. Please see the ENHANCED courses section of our training calendar to enquire, or contact us to register interest and we will let you know once new ones are added.
We also deliver a range of mental health courses, including mental health first aid, and can offer discounts for multiple bookings. Find out more on our mental health training pages.
Course Information
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Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid – 1 day
The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies and provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents.
The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of Paediatric First Aid situations.
The FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification. From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid.
Duration
Total qualification Time (TQT) is 7 hours, with at least 6 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom, plus some pre-course study.
The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 4-week period, with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider • Seizure
• Primary survey • Choking
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED) • Minor injuries
• Wounds, bleeding and shock • Recovery position
Age limit
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.
Assessment information
The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and oral questioning.
A learner must successfully pass a practical assessment to achieve the qualification.
There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid – 2 day
This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.
This two-day qualification fulfils the requirements for first aid training detailed in the Department for Education’s statutory framework for the
Early Years Foundation Stage.
Duration
Total qualification Time (TQT) is 15 hours, with at least 12 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom over a minimum of 2 days plus
independant pre and post course study. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 6-week period with each training session
being a minimum of 2 hours.
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider • Seizure • Diabetic emergencies
• Primary survey • Choking • Asthma
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED) • Minor injuries • Meningitis
• Wounds, bleeding and shock • Recovery position • Febrile convulsions
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis • Fractures • Extreme cold and heat
• Head, neck and back injuries • Foreign bodies • Electrical incidents
Age limit
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course.
Assessment information
The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and written assessment.
A learner must successfully pass both the written and practical assessments to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the
assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
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Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work – 1 day
All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their
casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.
Duration
A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could
be required. Ideally, the course should be run over one day, but can be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is
completed within 4 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
• Responsibilities and reporting • Resuscitation and AED awareness • Burns
• Assessment of the situation • Anatomy • Choking
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor injuries • Epilepsy
• Basic hygiene in First Aid • Bleeding control • Shock
Certification
Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the
HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure
that the student is suitable for that role.
The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.
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Level 3 First Aid at Work – 3 days
It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of first aid needs highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then this level 3 qualification will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel.
This comprehensive three-day course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their last training course.
Duration
A minimum of 18 hours spread over at least three days. Ideally, the course should be run over three consecutive days, but we have the
flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire providing it is completed within 10 weeks of starting the course and the
training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting • Control of bleeding • Poisoning • Asthma
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Shock (including Anaphylaxis) • Bandaging • Diabetes
• Fractures and spinal injuries • Heart attacks • Choking • Stroke
• Resuscitation and AED awareness • Head injuries • Eye injuries • Burns
• Assessment of the situation • Sprains and strains • Chest injuries • Epilepsy
Certification
Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment for unit 2.
A three year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.
No external assessors are required.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure
that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.
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Catastrophic Bleeds – 3hr workshop
This course is designed for First Aiders who are involved in high-risk working environments.
This 3-hour course will provide learners with guidance on catastrophic bleeding control, including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administering first aid in a high risk working environment.
Learners must hold a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate in order to attend the course.
Duration
A 3-hour course consisting of theory and practical work.
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
• Equipment
• Primary survey
• Catastrophic bleeding
• Hemostatic dressings
• Tourniquets
• Top-to-toe survey
• Environmental issues
• Handover to the emergency services
Certification
Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual throughout the course and issue a non-regulated certificate of
achievement where the required level of attainment has been met.
Numbers
A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course.
Age limit
Learners must be a minimum of 16 years of age to attend the course.
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Level 2 Award in Student First Aid – 3 hours
The Student First Aid course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid treatment confidently and safely. The course is suitable for students aged 11 years and over and fulfils the requirements of the Department for Education in respect of statutory first aid training.
Duration
A minimum of three contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities. Ideally, the course should be run over
half a day (3 hours), but the syllabus can be divided into 3 x 1-hour sessions, spread over a 12-month period.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
• What is first aid?
• Primary survey
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation and AED
• Choking
• Common Injuries
Certification
The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the duration of the course and the learners will be required to complete a multiple-choice
question assessment paper at the end of the programme. A three-year qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 11 years of age.
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Mini Medics – First Aid and Defibrillation for Children – 3 hours
This is a very basic introduction to First Aid and Defibrillation for all children and aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 11, but it can suit children of any age. First Aid is an important life skill and the course is kept at a basic level with no use of confusing terminologies. At the very least, the child will be able to make an effective emergency telephone call which may be enough to save someone’s life.
The course will show complete respect for the child’s ability, make it educational and practical, and instil the importance of helping someone
who is poorly or injured.
Duration
3 hours dependent on the syllabus you want covered including educational, theoretical and practical teaching sessions.
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
• What is First Aid?
• Defibrillation
• First Aid kits
• Recovery position
• Choking
• Safety, communication and contacting the emergency services
• DR ABC
• Resuscitation (CPR)
• Asthma
• Wounds and bleeding
• Shock
Assessment
This is a non-regulated qualification and attendance is all that is required. Optional test/quizzes are available in the form of a worksheet if required.
Certification
A full colour certificate of attendance is included with the Mini-Medic book as a ‘cut-out’ for the child.
Numbers
A maximum of 16 children can be accommodated on this course and all children should be a minimum of 8 years of age ideally.
However, younger children are permitted.