COVID-19 - St John Ambulance suspends the schedule of public training

St John Ambulance is suspending its schedule of public training courses with effect from 23rd March 2020. They are currently planned to resume on 6th July, subject to the prevailing conditions.

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Course delegates practise making an arm sling with support from a St John Ambulance first aid trainer

Workplace resilience and wellbeing courses

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Workplace first aid courses

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Workplace health and safety courses

Adult mental health first aid course materials

Workplace mental health first aid courses

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Training courses for schools

Includes paediatric training for school employees, and options to train school pupils in first aid.

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Training courses for individuals and community groups

Learn essential first aid skills on one of our courses available for members of the public.

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Training courses for ambulance drivers

Learn to drive ambulances in emergency and non-emergency conditions.

About our training

St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid training provider. We deliver first aid, health & safety and mental health first aid training to hundreds of thousands of companies, local authorities, and members of the public every year.

We have thousands of training courses across the country, including a full suite of first aid, mental health first aid, risk assessment, fire marshal, and moving and handling training courses to meet your needs.

Working out what you need

Use our online calculators to find out what your requirements are for first aiders, fire marshals and first aid kits.

In-house and on-site training

We offer in-house and on-site first aid and health and safety training at your premises, workplace, school or community group.

Managed account services

A simple, cost-effective way to coordinate your first aid and health and safety training bookings, as well as first aid supplies purchases.

Mental health resources

Our mental health resources have been created to provide information on how to create and maintain a supportive workplace where employees can thrive.

Checking and replacing certificates

How to verify a St John Ambulance certificate or get a replacement for a lost or damaged certificate.

First aid and fire safety regulations

Under health and safety law, employers have responsibilities relating to first aid and health and safety in the workplace.

Workplace training brochure

Download our workplace training course brochure.

Schools training brochure

Download our schools training course brochure.

Completing a risk assessment

The first aid and fire marshal cover you need will depend on the type of workplace and level of risk. You are required by law to complete a risk assessment.

Guidance on mental health first aid training for the workplace

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their guidance. As of 2018, employers need to consider covering Mental Health First Aid training in addition to First Aid at Work training. Find out what you need to do.

Reporting incidents and record keeping

How to keep records and report workplace incidents to meet the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.

The Corporate Manslaughter Act

The Act means companies can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter for serious management failures resulting in a breach of duty of care.

Associate membership insurance

We provide ‘Good Samaritan’ insurance cover for people who have successfully completed certain first aid courses.

Holiday planner

Download our free holiday planner to help you track when your qualified staff are away, so you can see what extra cover you need to stay HSE compliant – especially during popular holiday periods.

Need more help?

For support with more complex training needs, or to enquire about on-site training, please get in touch.

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