Optimal First Aid delivers accredited first aid training in Torquay, Paignton, and surrounding areas across South Devon. Whether you need Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), First Response Emergency Care (FREC), or bespoke trauma care courses, we ensure that your team is prepared for any emergency situation in the workplace or outdoors.
Our first aid courses are designed for businesses, professionals, and industries working in high-risk or challenging environments, including security, forestry, adventure tourism, and maritime security. With frontline military experience, we deliver real-world, hands-on training that builds confidence and competence in emergency response
First Aid Courses Available in Torquay & Paignton
We offer a comprehensive range of accredited first aid training courses in Torquay, Paignton, and throughout South Devon. Our courses are designed to ensure that individuals and businesses are fully prepared to handle medical emergencies effectively.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Our EFAW course is perfect for small to medium-sized businesses in Torquay and Paignton that need to meet health and safety regulations. It covers essential first aid skills, including CPR, managing minor injuries, and responding to workplace medical emergencies.
First Aid at Work (FAW)
The FAW course provides more in-depth first aid training, ideal for businesses working in higher-risk environments. This comprehensive course covers advanced first aid techniques, including how to handle severe injuries, medical conditions, and cardiac emergencies.
First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
For those working in remote or high-risk environments, the FREC course offers advanced training in trauma care and emergency response. This course is perfect for security teams, close protection professionals, and individuals working in adventure tourism or maritime security.
Bespoke First Aid Training
If you have unique requirements, we offer bespoke first aid training tailored to the specific needs of your industry. From forestry to security and adventure tourism, we can create custom training packages to ensure your team is fully prepared for emergencies in their specific working environment.
Why Choose Optimal First Aid in Torquay & Paignton?
Experienced Instructor with Military Expertise
Founded by a former Parachute Regiment soldier, Optimal First Aid brings over 14 years of military experience to the training environment. Our instructors are highly experienced and provide real-world, hands-on training that equips your team with the skills needed for high-pressure medical situations.
Accredited & Compliant Training
Our first aid courses are fully accredited and compliant with UK health and safety regulations. Upon successful completion of each course, you will receive a recognized certification, ensuring your business or team meets all legal requirements.
Flexible, On-Site Training
We offer flexible, on-site training in Torquay, Paignton, and surrounding areas in South Devon. This means you don’t need to leave your business or remote location to attend training. We bring the course directly to you at a time that suits your team.
Training for High-Risk Environments
Our bespoke training is perfect for industries with unique challenges, including security, close protection, forestry, maritime security, and adventure tourism. We tailor our courses to ensure your team is ready for any emergency, no matter how complex or remote the situation.
First Response Emergency Care
First Person on Scene
Outdoor & Remote First Aid
Locations We Serve in Torquay & Paignton
We proudly serve Torquay, Paignton, and the wider South Devon area, including:
Torquay
Paignton
Exmouth
Newton Abbot
Dartmouth
Kingsbridge
Totnes
Ashburton
We offer on-site training at your location, making it convenient and efficient for your team to attend and complete their training.
Book Your First Aid Training in Torquay & Paignton Today
If you’re looking for first aid training in Torquay or Paignton, Optimal First Aid offers expert EFAW, FAW, FREC, and bespoke first aid courses for businesses and professionals in high-risk environments.
Contact us today to book your course or to learn more about our range of first aid training options.
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.
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Mobile: 07762 082310