Which course do I need?
Tell us what you need the training for and we’ll point you to the right course. Still not sure? Ask us and we’ll help you choose, with no pressure.
What do you need training for?
Pick the one that suits your workplace
Not sure which? The guide below explains how to choose.
- Emergency First Aid at Work 1 day. Suits lower-risk workplaces.
- First Aid at Work 3 days. Suits medium to higher-risk workplaces.
Renew it before it expires
- First Aid at Work Requalification 2 days. If you hold First Aid at Work. Book before it expires.
- Emergency First Aid at Work 1 day. If you hold Emergency First Aid at Work. Retake it every 3 years.
A short, practical skills course
- Basic Life Support & AED 3 hours. For workplaces and community groups.
Built for whole school staff teams
- Allergy Awareness & Emergency Response 75 minutes. Covers the requirements of Benedict’s Law.
Choose how deep you want to go
- Mental Health Awareness Half day. For everyone.
- Workplace Mental Health Ambassador 1 day. For managers and people colleagues turn to.
- Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Ambassador 2 days. For a deeper understanding.
How many first aiders does a workplace need?
Every employer must assess what first aid their workplace needs. This is called a first aid needs assessment, and it’s a legal requirement under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. The HSE’s guidance gives a starting point.
Lower-risk workplaces
Offices, shops, libraries
Higher-risk workplaces
Light engineering, food processing, warehousing, construction, dangerous machinery or chemicals
These numbers are a starting point, not a limit, and your own needs assessment may point to more. Plan for extra cover if you have shifts, holidays and sickness, several floors or buildings, remote sites, or people with particular health needs. An appointed person looks after first aid equipment and calls for help, but is not a trained first aider.
Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work?
Emergency First Aid at Work
1 day · certificate valid for 3 years
Suits lower-risk workplaces.
See the courseFirst Aid at Work
3 days · certificate valid for 3 years
Suits medium to higher-risk workplaces, or where you want people trained for a wider range of injuries and illnesses.
See the courseAlready have a certificate?
First Aid at Work
Lasts 3 years
Book the 2 day Requalification before it expires. Once it has expired, you may need to retake the full 3 days.
See the courseEmergency First Aid at Work
Lasts 3 years
Retake the 1 day course every 3 years to renew it.
See the courseIn between
Optional, every year
The HSE recommends an annual refresher. Our 3 hour refresher is optional and doesn’t renew a certificate, but it keeps your skills and knowledge up to date.
See the courseMental health at work
There’s no law that says you must have mental health first aiders, but employers do have a legal duty to assess the risk of work-related stress. Training helps people notice problems sooner and talk about them.
Mental Health Awareness
Half day
For employees at all levels. Builds a shared understanding and the confidence to start a conversation.
See the courseWorkplace Mental Health Ambassador
1 day
For managers, team leaders and anyone colleagues are likely to turn to.
See the courseWorkplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Ambassador
2 days
For people who want a deeper understanding and a bigger role in wellbeing at work.
See the courseSkills for everyone
Basic Life Support & AED
3 hours
CPR and defibrillator skills for workplaces and community groups. A short skills course, not a replacement for Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work.
See the courseAllergy Awareness & Emergency Response
75 minutes
For whole school staff teams, covering Benedict’s Law.
See the courseCommon questions
Quick answers about choosing a course.
Every employer must provide adequate and appropriate first aid for their employees. What counts as adequate comes from your first aid needs assessment. Even a small, low-risk workplace needs at least an appointed person.
Yes. Tell us roughly how many people work for you, what the work involves and how many sites or shifts you have, and we’ll suggest what to book. The needs assessment itself is your responsibility as the employer, but we’re happy to help you think it through.
Not on its own. It teaches CPR and defibrillator use, but Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work are the courses designed for workplace first aiders.
Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work and our mental health courses are valid for 3 years. Basic Life Support & AED and Allergy Awareness are valid for 1 year.
Yes. We come to you across Nottingham and the East Midlands. Our mental health courses can also be run online.
Ready to train your team?
Tell us which course you need, how many delegates and your preferred dates. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can with availability and a tailored quote.