Bespoke First Aid Courses
A veteran business with over 15 years’ experience of delivering first aid courses
Quality, engaging and pragmatic first aid courses
Optimal First Aid provide a number of first aid courses for the workplace which satisfy the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. We have a selection of first aid trainers that have the experience of the real world of emergencies. Headed by the company founder Toby Osborne an Army veteran and a small very handpicked team.
Below are the first aid training courses we deliver. We offer great discounts for group bookings. Click on the workplace first aid course you are interested in, and you will find further details and booking information. Or simply use the contact methods on this page to get in touch.
First Aid Courses
Workplace First Aid
Our two main workplace first aid training courses are the three-day First Aid at Work and the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work courses. These courses are critical to the workplace but sometimes understanding what is best for you and your company can be confusing. Read our brief explanation know the difference between First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work.
Forestry First Aid (+F)
This is the 1-day Emergency First Aid +F (EFAW+F) course, delivered by our highly experienced trainer. Real-world examples and scenarios will be given. Also included to comply with the latest HSE and 2021 Resuscitation Guidelines, the course will focus heavily on Tourniquets and Haemostatic dressings with other bleed control methods.
Outdoor First Aid Courses
This Outdoor First Aid course delivered over 16 hours is recognised by Mountain Training, British Canoeing, RYA and many other governing bodies as fulfilling the requirements for Outdoor First Aid including Forest School leaders and those working with children therefore, we can include full Paediatric assessments and issue the Paediatric certificate. A highly practical course that’s delivered by experienced tutors with a background in outdoor and remote environments.
Forestry First Aid Courses
The Forestry First Aid Training courses can include the standard Emergency First Aid at Work or the First Aid at Work syllabus but adds additional extra content to make it relevant to the forestry context in which it is delivered. Aimed at Tree Surgeons and other outdoor workers, these courses are the benchmark first aid courses for outdoor environments.
We train your team to be safe, confident first responders
Are you looking for first aid training for you and your organisation? We deliver first aid training courses that will get your team trained and remain safe and compliant for the valid three years. As an organisation you need to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, which govern the provision of first aid by a business to their staff. The regulations apply to all workplaces, regardless of size. Our first aid courses are delivered with your specific industry in mind and we can develop bespoke training tailored to suit your specific requirements.
Health and Safety & First Aid Regulations
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations state that employers must provide the necessary equipment, facilities and personnel to facilitate immediate care and treatment in case of an injury or illness.
All our first aid training complies with the Health & Safety at Work Act and the First Aid Regulations and current guidelines published from the UK Resuscitation Council.
Which Workplace First Aid Course?
The level of the training you choose for your staff members will depend what hazards present within your business which will also include your risk on how many staff you employ. If you’re unsure about which first aid course is going to be best for your team, don’t hesitate to speak to us where will be able to give you all the information you need.
Our two main workplace first aid training courses are the three-day First Aid at Work and the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work courses. These courses are critical to the workplace but sometimes understanding what is best for you and your company can be confusing. Click on the links to find out the difference between First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work.
If you need any help deciding which course is the best for your needs, please contact our office.
What our customers say
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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