First Aid Training for Businesses Across Devon, Cornwall & the South West

Practical, regulated first aid and workplace safety training delivered at our Newton Abbot training centre or at your workplace.

⭐ 5.0 Google Rating | Qualsafe Approved Training Centre

First Aid Training for Your Organisation

Whether you need to train one employee or an entire workforce, we make arranging first aid training straightforward.

Choose from scheduled courses at our Newton Abbot training centre or arrange on-site training at your workplace across Devon, Cornwall and the South West.

Our practical, scenario-based training helps your team develop the skills and confidence to respond effectively when a real emergency happens.

Workplace First Aid

Regulated workplace first aid qualifications for individuals and organisations, with scheduled courses in Newton Abbot and on-site training available across the South West.

Emergency First Aid at Work

One-day workplace first aid course covering CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, and managing medical emergencies to help casualties until professional help arrives.

First Aid at Work

Comprehensive three-day workplace first aid course covering injuries, illnesses, CPR, AED use and emergency situations, preparing learners to respond confidently in the workplace.

Emergency First Aid at Work +F

One-day forestry first aid course for arborists, tree surgeons,  and land-based workers, covering emergency first aid at work with additional training for remote environments and catastrophic bleeding.

Paediatric First Aid

Specialist first aid training course covering emergency first aid for infants and children, including CPR, choking, medical conditions and injury management in childcare and education settings.

Emergency Outdoor First Aid

Practical outdoor first aid course covering casualty assessment, environmental injuries and emergency care in remote locations where professional medical assistance may be delayed.

Outdoor First Aid

Comprehensive outdoor first aid course covering extended casualty care, environmental emergencies, trauma management and decision-making for remote and challenging outdoor environments.

More Than First Aid Training

We also provide practical workplace safety training to help organisations reduce risk, meet their responsibilities and create safer working environments.

Workplace Safety

Fire Safety Awareness

Develop the knowledge and confidence to prevent fires, recognise workplace fire risks, respond safely to emergencies and understand the actions to take in the event of a fire.

Fire Warden / Marshal

Practical training for nominated Fire Wardens and Fire Marshals, covering fire prevention, evacuation procedures, emergency response and workplace fire safety responsibilities.

Manual Handling Awareness

Learn safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques to reduce the risk of injury, improve workplace safety and promote good manual handling practices.

Trusted Across the South West and Beyond

Optimal First Aid delivers practical first aid and workplace safety training for organisations across Devon, Cornwall and the South West, as well as specialist training for clients throughout the UK.

Our instructors bring real operational experience into the classroom, using practical exercises and realistic scenarios to develop the confidence and decision-making skills needed when a genuine emergency happens.

EXCELLENT
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5
Based on 286 reviews
Posted on Google Google
Abbie Williams profile picture
Abbie Williams
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I attended an Emergency First Aid & Forestry training day in Devon today. Toby was excellent: very confident, experienced, knowledgeable and engaging. I went from knowing very little about emergency first aid to feeling much more confident. I would recommend Optimal First Aid to everyone!
Posted on Google Google
Dhooper Devonwildlifetrust profile picture
Dhooper Devonwildlifetrust
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great Course! Perfect course for Emergency First-Aid and Forestry First Aid in Devon.
Posted on Google Google
Callum Gardner profile picture
Callum Gardner
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Emergency First Aid + Forestry Devon: Brilliant day with Toby. Learnt so much more than my last first aid course 2 years ago. A great refresher, great practical exercises to go with the theory. Happy to say I’m confident in my ability to perform First Aid.
Posted on Google Google
Nathan Prescott profile picture
Nathan Prescott
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The Emergency Firdt Aid + Forestry Devon course was incredibly comprehensive, informative, and fun! I have left feeling far more confident that I could handle an emergency first aid situation thanks to this course! Would highly recommend for any work place team.
Posted on Google Google
K profile picture
K
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Undertook the emergency first aid + forestry as part of Devon Wildlife Consultants. Really great course that was tailored for our needs. Would recommend!
Posted on Google Google
Jordan Rees profile picture
Jordan Rees
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Had a really enjoyable course, 10/10 learnt a lot! I have had previous course with different places and this one is above and beyond. I completed emergency first aid at work.
Posted on Google Google
mark profile picture
mark
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Today’s course was very informative I prefer the hands on and practical part rather than a classroom reading experience and feel I will retain the information The tutor was full of knowledge and knew every question that had been asked throughout the day
Posted on Google Google
Mark Parrott profile picture
Mark Parrott
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brilliant emergency first aid at work course, tailored to our needs. Lots of useful information. Can’t wait for the next one. Thank you.
Posted on Google Google
Steve Darters profile picture
Steve Darters
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Really good one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course with Optimal First Aid. Practical, clear and engaging from start to finish. The instructor kept everything simple and hands-on, with plenty of practice so you actually feel more confident dealing with an emergency at work. I left the course feeling prepared rather than just “certified”. Would definitely recommend and book with them again.
Posted on Google Google
Karly Kerrison profile picture
Karly Kerrison
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Incredibly engaging throughout. I would highly recommend!

Specialist First Aid Training

Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) for security professionals, event medical providers, outdoor organisations.  

Level 4 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) for practising event medics, ambulance support roles and  high-risk environments.

Explore Specialist Training >>

Not sure what course you need?

Why not use our calculator to help.

Choosing the right level of first aid training isn’t always straightforward.

Use our First Aid Training Calculator for guidance, or contact us and we’ll help you identify the most appropriate training for your organisation

Why Choose Optimal First Aid?

Practical, Scenario-Based Training
Realistic exercises that develop confidence and decision-making, not just classroom knowledge.

Experienced Instructors
Training delivered by instructors with real operational and emergency response experience.

Regulated Qualifications
Nationally recognised qualifications through recognised awarding organisations, including Qualsafe Awards.

Training That Fits Your Organisation
Scheduled courses at our Newton Abbot training centre or on-site delivery for groups across the South West and beyond.

Ongoing Support
We don’t simply issue certificates and disappear. We can provide guidance on training needs, refresher training and ongoing first aid provision.

Book Your First Aid Training Today

Need training for your team? We can deliver at your workplace or arrange training at our Newton Abbot training centre.

Tell us what training you need, your approximate group size and preferred dates, and we’ll provide a quotation.

Request a Quote

Tell us a little about your training requirements and we’ll get back to you, usually within one working hour. If you’re unsure which course you need, we’re happy to help.