Bespoke First Aid Training Courses in Devon and surrounding areas.
First aid training courses across Devon, Cornwall, and the Southwest.
Optimal First Aid is a veteran-owned first aid training provider based in Torquay, Devon. We specialise in delivering practical, realistic, and engaging first aid courses tailored for both workplace and outdoor environments across Devon and the South West.
We provide first aid training courses in Devon, Cornwall and across the Southwest.
Wide range of courses
We provide a variety of first aid courses to suit different needs, including Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Outdoor First Aid, Forestry First Aid (+F), and more. This ensures that we can tailor training to various sectors such as workplaces, outdoor activities, and specific industries like forestry.
Experienced and qualified trainers
The trainers at Optimal First Aid are highly experienced and fully qualified, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge to the courses. Their expertise ensures that you will receive effective and relevant training in real-world first aid scenarios.
Flexible on-site training
One of the major advantages of our services is our ability to offer on-site training. We can deliver courses at your preferred location, which is ideal for businesses or groups who want to avoid the hassle of traveling or require training that’s tailored to their specific work environment.
Engaging, hands-on learning
Our first aid courses are designed to be interactive and hands-on, giving participants the chance to practice techniques in realistic scenarios. This active approach helps trainees retain information more effectively and builds confidence in their first aid skills.
Customer-focused service
At Optimal First Aid we pride ourselves on providing personalised and customer-focused service. We work closely with clients to ensure that the training aligns with your specific needs, whether you’re an individual, a school, or a business looking for a tailored first aid solution.
Accredited and recognised certification
Courses and qualifications can be accredited by respected awarding organisations if required, all our courses meet industry standards of HSE and/or OFSTED.
Here are some first aid training courses we offer in Devon and across the South West.
If you are looking for first aid training in Devon or the South West, find further details about courses of interest by clicking the links below.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW):
A one-day course covering essential first aid skills for low-risk workplaces.
First Aid at Work (FAW):
A comprehensive three-day course suitable for medium to higher-risk environments.
Outdoor First Aid:
A 16-hour course recognised by various outdoor organisations, ideal for those working in remote or outdoor settings.
Forestry First Aid (+F):
Tailored for forestry workers, this course combines standard first aid with additional content relevant to forestry contexts.
Pragmatic First Aid Training Courses in Devon from Optimal First Aid
We deliver practical, relevant and engaging first aid training courses for workplaces acroos Devon and the South West of England.
Where we are committed to delivering first responder training to the highest standard to those who work in high threat and complex remote environments.
We provide more than ‘tick-in-the-box’ compliance-based courses.
We provide practical and dynamic first aid training courses in Devon and the South West. Our courses all follow HSE guidelines and meet all requirements of HSE/OFSTED
Optimal First Aid who are based in Torquay, Devon raises the bar on first aid training in the UK, with a team made exclusively of highly qualified teachers.
We are privileged to have a select team of trainers with a passion to deliver practical, realistic and empowering training courses to those who want more. The training team have a background such as the armed forces and emergency services where they have skills in the real world. We are specialists in remote environments and high-risk environments.
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First Aid Courses
EXCELLENT Based on 210 reviews Steve Pryce2025-03-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Another great course from Optimal First Aid. Working in the outdoors as I have been for over thirty years now I have attended more than ten so called outdoor first aid courses. The Optimal course has been the most useful and practical by a wide margin and has made me look again at how I approach first aid situations and also what I carry in my pack. Many thanks Toby. Ollie Taylor (Photographer)2025-03-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent course, attended by both myself and my partner/buisness partner. Really intuitive and some innovative practical tuition and team exercises to make it really interesting and help understand real life situtations. Andrea Ayres2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have just completed probably the best First Aid course I have been on in the last 30 years. Practical training focused on relevant scenarios that trained you to assess and think rather than look at a text book. Highly recommended. Dave Cookson2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Toby was a first class trainer and there was a fantastic mix of classroom and real example training outside in live environments. Very in depth course and came away feeling much more confident with First Aid and approach Chris Mitchell2025-02-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5-Star Review for First Aid Course I recently attended a first aid course, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The instructor was highly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the learning process both informative and practical. The course covered essential life-saving skills, including CPR, wound care, and dealing with emergencies, all explained in a clear and hands-on manner. What stood out the most was the practical approach—getting to practice real-life scenarios boosted my confidence in handling emergency situations. The training materials were well-organized, and there was plenty of time for questions and interaction. I now feel much more prepared to respond in an emergency, whether at work or in everyday life. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to gain valuable first aid skills! Olly Hewins2025-02-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very knowledgeable guy and teaches in a interactive / engaging way. Christopher Dwyer2025-02-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my second Outdoor First Aid course with Toby and Optimal, and I will return again in 3 years. Fantastic course, very well delivered with lots of practicals. Toby’s delivery is superb with a lot of first hand experience. I recommend this course to anyone who works in the outdoor environment. Robbie Mack2025-02-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just finished a 2-day Outdoor First Aid course on Dartmoor with Optimal First Aid. It's always a pain taking days out for training, but this felt very worth it. Toby was engaging and made the learning relevant to us for our various professional needs. Plenty of practical and interactive work helped get the techniques stuck in. They are long and full days, so I will decompressing the knowledge for a while. Obviously, I hope I don't need to practice anything we learned at work, but I would now feel confident in my own response if accidents do happen. There was no powerpoint! This means you are less likely to drop off, and you can tell the trainer knows their stuff if they aren't having to read as they go through. Would recommend. Jhel2025-02-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have recently done my 1 day first aid training with Toby (Thursday 30th), It was a great course. Lots of information and practical work. I'm very thankful to him as I feel he focused on us actually understanding everything rather than just telling us what we should know. Thanks again Toby. Shaun Skingle2025-01-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a course with Toby, great guy, great knowledge and he made it interesting!
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