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First Aid Courses

First Aid Courses

Practical, Accredited First Aid Training for Every Workplace in Scotland

Wherever you work, we make first aid and safety training simple, flexible, and fully aligned with HSE and Education Scotland standards. From nurseries and care homes to construction sites and offices, our courses are tailored to meet the unique needs of your team.

Join us at one of our convenient Scotland training venues, or have our expert trainers come directly to your workplace whichever is easiest for you. Our goal is to ensure your staff are confident, qualified, and fully prepared to handle any emergency.

Why First Aid Training Matters? And Why Should you Train?

Emergencies can happen anytime, and having trained staff can save lives, reduce workplace injuries, and create a safer environment for everyone. First aid training equips your team with the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly and effectively, helping you meet your legal responsibilities under the UK Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Beyond compliance, it’s an investment in care, safety, and preparedness - protecting your staff, clients, and community when it matters most.

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Trusted First Aid Training Across Scotland

Be prepared for emergencies with Scotland First Aid Training. We provide accredited courses across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Perth, Stirling, and Dunfermline, helping workplaces, schools, and care settings stay safe and confident. All training meets the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and EYFS standards for early years settings, ensuring your team is ready to respond effectively when it matters most.

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From local childcare providers to well known national companies, countless people in Scotland trust Scotland First Aid Training for first aid courses that are quick, flexible, and fully accredited.

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Frequently asked questions
First aid training teaches you the skills and confidence to respond to injuries, medical emergencies, or life threatening situations, ensuring you can provide immediate help while waiting for emergency services.

Most first aid courses last 1 day (such as Emergency First Aid at Work). Full First Aid at Work courses take 3 days, and Paediatric First Aid takes 12 hours (typically blended learning).

Most first aid certificates are valid for 3 years. After this time, you must complete a requalification or full course again to stay compliant.

Training duration depends on the course:

  • Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW): 1 day
  • First Aid at Work (FAW): 3 days
  • FAW Requalification: 2 days
  • Paediatric First Aid: 12 hours (6 hours online + 6 hours classroom)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED: Half day

HSE recommends a refresher every year to keep skills sharp. Certificates must be fully renewed every 3 years.

Depending on your course, you may learn:

  • CPR and safe AED use
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • Choking, bleeding, burns
  • Seizures, shock, medical emergencies
  • Workplace incident management
  • Paediatric specific emergencies (for childcare courses)

Yes, every accredited first aid course includes CPR, including CPR for adults, children, or infants depending on the course type.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Assess an emergency safely
  • Give CPR Use a defibrillator (AED)
  • Treat bleeding, burns, fractures, and shock
  • Support someone who is choking or unconscious
  • Respond to workplace or childcare emergencies
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for kneeling, bending, and practical activities (e.g., jeans, joggers, t-shirt). Avoid skirts, heels, or restrictive clothing.

You can book online through an accredited provider like Scotland First Aid Training or arrange onsite training for 6+ delegates at your workplace.

Prices vary depending on the course and provider, but typical costs are £85 - £100 per delegate for the emergency first aid at work course in Scotland. 

Group/onsite courses offer better value per delegate.

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