First aid training courses for the workplace
British Red Cross Training has more than 40 years’ experience delivering high-quality first aid training to thousands of UK customers. Train your workforce with us to ensure they have the skills and confidence to act in an emergency.
Why choose us as your first aid training provider?
Train with a name you can trust
We are recognised as a standard setter in first aid training by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Training delivered to the highest standards
Your team will gain the practical skills and confidence needed through an enjoyable and hands-on experience.
Our range of First Aid at Work courses for the workplace
Based on the outcome of your first aid needs assessment, choose to train with a name you can trust with our range of First Aid at Work training courses to help fulfil your first aid needs. All of our First Aid at Work courses have an optional and free 30-minute Mental Health for First Aiders online course available to every learner to help with building essential skills to support others.
Who is this for?
Ideal for individuals who may either be an existing or prospective first aider needing to be certified in lower-hazard working environments.
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1-day course available nationwide
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Basic CPR training with an AED
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Life-threatening bleeding included
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3 year Emergency First Aid at work certificate by the British Red Cross
Who is this for?
Ideal for those with an existing and full First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate who need to refresh or requalify as a first aider within their working environment.
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2-day course available nationwide
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CPR and AED refresher training
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Life-threatening bleeding included
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3 year First Aid at Work certificate by the British Red Cross
Who is this for?
Ideal for those new to first aid, this extensive course is suitable for individuals seeking a first aid qualification in higher-hazard working environments.
Main features:
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3-day course available nationwide
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CPR training with an AED
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Life-threatening bleeding included
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3 year First Aid at Work certificate by the British Red Cross
Here for First Aid at Work: How we excel in first aid training
First aid training venues near you
We offer a national service delivered locally with training venues across the UK.
Standard Setter
We are recognised as a standard setter in first aid training by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
First Aid Manual
We work with other Voluntary Aid Societies (VAS) to co-author the First Aid Manual which is widely recognised as the basis for first aid standards.
Excellence in everything we do
We hold recognised internationally standards in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20121:2012 in Quality Management and Event Sustainability.
What our learners think
Who is this for?
Ideal for those working with young children, such as childminders and nursery staff. Compliant with Early Years foundation stage requirements.
Main features:
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2 day course available nationwide
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Includes AED training on child & baby
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Available as a blended course
Who is this for?
Ideal for individuals in businesses that don’t require a designated first aider but still need someone to manage first aid arrangements should an emergency arise.
Main features:
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Half-day course available nationwide
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Ideal for lower-hazard workplaces
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Basic first aid
Who is this for?
Designed to bridge the gap between formal requalification, workplace first aiders can keep their skills and confidence with our short refresher course.
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Available online or in classroom
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Includes AED training
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Recap on key first aid skills
Who is this for?
Ideal for teachers and other school personnel, this course equips individuals with the skills and confidence to act in an emergency within a school environment.
Main features:
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1-day course available nationwide
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First aid focuses on adult and child
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Ideal for school environments
Who is this for?
This course, promoted by the National Coaching Foundation, is ideal for those involved in sports who may need to provide basic first aid in a sporting environment.
Main features:
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1-day course available nationwide
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First aid focuses on adult and child
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Ideal for sporting environments
Who is this for?
Ideal for those who need to confidently use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and perform CPR should a first aid emergency arise.
Main features:
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Half-day course available nationwide
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Focuses on CPR and AED training
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Practical use of an AED
Have you considered our first aid supplies?
First aid kits
Our range of first aid kits covers various working environments and workforce sizes to help you meet your first aid needs and HSE requirements.
Defibrillators
Our range of defibrillators are suitable for both low and high-risk work environments, where required by a first aid needs assessment.
Defibrillator accessories
Our defibrillator accessories ensure easy, compliant storage and support your first aid needs while meeting HSE requirements.