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 217 reviews Alice Lentern2025-04-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Optimal First Aid for EFAW and EFAW +F training and Toby is a great trainer. His courses are thorough, engaging and highlight key learning outcomes. I would recommend them to anyone! Ollie Orton2025-04-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic First Aid Course! Super practical covering so many different scenarios, excellent teaching, and was so pleased we didn’t just sit in a classroom doing CPR for 6 hours like most other providers’ courses! Really happy will definitely be back. Thanks Toby, ace job! Production Manager2025-04-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great course with practical information and a Fantastic teacher. Howard Smith2025-04-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Returned to Optimal to renew my the 16hr outdoor first aid training, as always lots of practical exercises both indoors and outdoors, great fun and always learn something new. Ewart Roots2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The presenter Peter was excellent and I learned more from this course than any so far. Alastair Hopkins2025-03-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was a great course. It was full-on over two days, packed with information and the trainer was very knowledgeable. The trainer taught the material well and set up many, life-like first aid scenarios. I will want to go back to the same company in 3 years to renew. 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.
Contact Us
If you have any enquiries, questions, or comments please contact us using the form or alternatively call us using the number below.
Mobile: 07462 795456