First aid training courses for the workplace
With over 40 years’ experience delivering high‑quality First Aid at Work courses, British Red Cross Training helps ensure your team has the skills and confidence to act in an emergency. Explore our full range of first aid courses.
HSE standard setters
We are recognised by the HSE as a first aid training standard setter.
Expert led training
Our courses are based on the latest research.
Hands-on training
Our practical based first aid training builds confidence.
Our range of First Aid at Work courses for the workplace
Our First Aid at Work courses are developed by experts using the latest research and a rigorous commitment to quality to ensure every course is delivered to the highest standard. Your team will gain the practical skills, including how to help with life-threatening bleeding, and build real confidence, willingness to respond to a first aid emergency.
Your first aid needs assessment will help determine the correct level of provision for your workplace as recommend by the HSE, such as hazards, workplace layout, number of employees and number of first aiders needed per number of employees.
Who is this for?
Ideal for new or renewing existing first aiders in lower-hazard workplaces who have previously completed a 1-day EFAW course.
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1-day course, available nationwide
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Basic CPR training with an AED
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3 year Emergency First Aid at work certificate by the British Red Cross
Who is this for?
Ideal for new first aiders in higher-hazard workplaces who need to be a designated first aider.
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3-day course available nationwide
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CPR training with an AED
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3 year First Aid at Work certificate by the British Red Cross
Who is this for?
Ideal for renewing and refreshing first aiders in higher-hazard workplaces who have previously gained a 2 or 3-day FAW certificate.
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2-day course, available nationwide
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CPR and AED refresher included
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3 year First Aid at Work certificate by the British Red Cross
Why train with British Red Cross Training?
Train with a name you can trust
We are recognised as HSE standard setters, co‑authors of the First Aid Manual, and hold BSI certification in Quality Management.
Training delivered to the highest standards
Our expert trainers deliver practical and engaging first aid courses that build the skills and confidence to act in an emergency.
Quality training you can trust
Our quality assurance plan ensures our workplace first aid courses are delivered to the highest standard, from expert‑led design, our training team and having nationwide availability to ensure that first aid training courses are available near you.
Using the latest research and a commitment to excellence, we give learners an outstanding experience while building the skills and confidence to act in a first aid emergency. Our commitment to quality is reflected through our high satisfaction scores and excellent Trustpilot reviews.
Mental Health for First Aiders free course
To help organisations support their teams, our mental health and wellbeing specialists have created a short introductory Mental Health for First Aiders course.
This free, optional 30‑minute online add‑on for our range of First Aid at Work learners, provides essential skills to support colleagues, building awareness of mental ill health and offering tools to help when someone needs support.
Other first aid courses available near you
Our various first aid courses provide learners with the skills and confidence to respond to a range of first aid situations in the workplace.
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for anyone working with children, childminders and nursery staff and is fully compliant with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
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2-day course available nationwide
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Includes child and baby AED training
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3-year Paediatric First Aid certificate by the British Red Cross
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.
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Half-day course available nationwide
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Ideal for lower-hazard workplaces
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3-year First Aid for Appointed Persons certificate by the British Red Cross
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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Receive a certificate of learning by the British Red Cross
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.
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1-day course available nationwide
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Ideal for school environments
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3-year First Aid for Teachers certificate by the British Red Cross
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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3-year First Aid for Sports certificate by the British Red Cross
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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3 year certificate in AED training by the British Red Cross
Our range of first aid supplies for the workplace
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.