Quality, engaging and pragmatic first aid courses for your workplace.
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.
Contact us
Workplace first aid training for a range of businesses, we run private first aid group bookings at your premises anywhere. A cost-effective way of training your team in workplace compliance qualifications with no travel or accommodation expenses to worry about.
07762 082310
info@optimalfirstaid.co.uk
Workplace first aid courses that will get your team trained and remain safe and compliant for the valid three years.
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 1981, 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.
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.
All our first aid training complies with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the First Aid Regulations 1981 and current guidelines published from the UK Resuscitation Council.
Which Workplace First Aid Course?
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.
First Aid at Work
Providing acceptable First Aid training is a requirement under The Health and Safety at work act. Optimal First Aid offer both the First Aid at Work and the Emergency First Aid at Work courses. Our courses are delivered with your specific industry in mind whilst also able to develop bespoke training tailored to suit your specific requirements.
Current Courses
- Emergency First Aid at Work – a 1-day course for low-risk environments.
- First Aid at Work – a 3 day more comprehensive course.
- First Aid at Work Requalification – a 2-day course where after 3 years the First Aid certificate needs renewing.
First Aid at Work (3 day):
This First Aid at Work course is aimed for people working in a higher risk environment where the risk assessment has identified that they require a fully trained first aider for their workplace. This comprehensive three-day first aid training course is for people intending to act as a first aider at work. The content of this course will provide a higher level of training to ensure you, or your staff can administer first aid for a wider range of conditions. This qualification meets the requirements for training first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first aid needs assessment.
Emergency First Aid at Work Courses (1 day):
For workplaces that fall into a lower risk category the Emergency First Aid at Work course is more suitable for staff required to be emergency first aiders to support a designated first aider trained via the First Aid at Work course. This first aid training course will provide the knowledge and confidence to administer first aid. This first aid course is designed for anyone looking to be a qualified emergency first aider. The course is designed to give delegates the necessary competence and confidence to deal with a range of illnesses and injuries in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first aid needs assessment
First aid courses, group bookings.
First aid training at your premises is a cost-effective way of training your team. We can come to you and deliver onsite first aid training when it suits you to fit in with your business needs. Onsite training means there is no accommodation or travel costs for your staff. We will provide the training at your venue.
