First aid courses for the workplace

Become a first aider and you'll make a real difference to the well-being of your colleagues.

First aid provision in the workplace saves lives. It can prevent minor problems or injuries from becoming major ones. It can help employers reduce costs from injury. And it is a legal obligation for every single employer to make sure their employees receive the right first aid care in the workplace. 

From 1 October 2009 the requirements for first aid in the workplace have changed - how it will affect you?

First aiders

Depending on the hazards and number of employees in the workplace your first aiders will need to be trained in either Emergency first aid at work or First aid at work - our workplace training guide can help you understand your requirements.

• Emergency first aid at work - one-day course for smaller low-risk workplaces
• First aid at work - three-day course for initial qualification
• First aid at work (requalification) - two-day course to requalify existing first aiders

The HSE strongly recommend that your first aiders complete an annual refresher course to keep their skills fresh. St John Ambulance thinks that this annual refresher training is so important we're offering a FREE annual refresher course to people who complete the First aid at work course.

People who work with young children

Our Paediatric first aid is for people who work with children up to the age of eight. It meets the Ofsted requirements for registered Childminders and the requirements for nannies under the DfES Approved Carers Scheme.

Defibrillator training

In the UK, one person suffers a heart attack every two minutes but the majority could be saved if their heart was shocked back into rhythm. Our Defibrillator training course will teach you how to use a automated external defibrillator.