Our vision is a world where everyone is first aid confident, ready and able to respond when needed. This is why we offer our free first aid awareness sessions for local groups, organisations, events, and schools - together, we can save lives in communities.

Learn practical life-saving skills

Our free sessions can take place online or face to face and cover essential life-saving skills, empowering people to act confidently in an emergency. During the session, you’ll learn practical first aid techniques such as CPR and treating severe bleeding. Our qualified first aid experts will provide simple guidance on how to respond to a first aid situation and support someone until professional help arrives.

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Session details

Please note our first aid awareness sessions don’t provide a certification. They are designed for schools and local community organisations and events, not paid employees. If you require a formal accredited first aid course, please visit our workplace training courses.

Our sessions are only available in England. Visit one of our sister organisations to find a course or session available outside of England. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at community.engagement@sja.org.uk.

First Aid Essentials

This session covers first aid for adults. It includes:

  • Primary survey
  • Recovery position
  • CPR and how to use a defibrillator (AED)
  • Severe bleeding
  • Choking

This session takes up to 90 minutes.

First Aid Family Essentials 

This session covers first aid for children and babies. It includes:

  • Primary survey
  • Recovery position
  • CPR and how to use a defibrillator (AED)
  • Severe bleeding
  • Choking

This session takes up to 90 minutes.

Schools – KS2 Bronze Level 

This session is for students aged 7-11 and covers first aid for adults. It includes:

  • Save a life
  • Bleeding
  • CPR and how to use a defibrillator (AED)
  • Choking
  • Emergency call

This session takes up to 60 minutes. You must be a school representative to book this session.

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