First aid for the public
The British Red Cross offers a range of first aid courses covering various life saving skills that are suitable for everyone. We offer a simplified way of learning basic first aid skills and a range of certificated courses to treat adults. We also offer first aid courses designed to treat babies and children of 0-5 years.
Choosing the right course
Courses range from two hours to seven hours depending on the number of first aid topics covered. You don’t need to have any previous first aid knowledge or experience as our public courses include lots of practical exercises to give you confidence in dealing with a real life emergency. Our friendly, experienced trainers will teach you easy to learn first aid skills, and explain how and why they work.
If you’re not sure of the course you need why not use the simple course calculator.
Venues and group bookings
Our public first aid training courses are scheduled in hundreds of training locations throughout the UK. Group bookings are available on all of our general public courses. This can be a cost effective and fun way to learn first aid.
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We provide a regular e-newsletter for anyone interested in first aid. Each month we highlight news, stories, tips and guidance on first aid, alongside the latest course prices and promotions. You can subscribe to our public newsletter at any time.
HSE accredited courses
General public courses are not suitable for those needing a work place HSE accredited course. If you require a first aid at work (FAW) certificate to comply with HSE requirements please visit our first aid at work section.