First Aid Training for Businesses Across Devon, Cornwall & the South West
Practical, regulated first aid and workplace safety training delivered at our Newton Abbot training centre or at your workplace.
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First Aid Training for Your Organisation
Whether you need to train one employee or an entire workforce, we make arranging first aid training straightforward.
Choose from scheduled courses at our Newton Abbot training centre or arrange on-site training at your workplace across Devon, Cornwall and the South West.
Our practical, scenario-based training helps your team develop the skills and confidence to respond effectively when a real emergency happens.
Workplace First Aid
Regulated workplace first aid qualifications for individuals and organisations, with scheduled courses in Newton Abbot and on-site training available across the South West.
Emergency First Aid at Work
One-day workplace first aid course covering CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, and managing medical emergencies to help casualties until professional help arrives.
First Aid at Work
Comprehensive three-day workplace first aid course covering injuries, illnesses, CPR, AED use and emergency situations, preparing learners to respond confidently in the workplace.
Emergency First Aid at Work +F
One-day forestry first aid course for arborists, tree surgeons, and land-based workers, covering emergency first aid at work with additional training for remote environments and catastrophic bleeding.
Paediatric First Aid
Specialist first aid training course covering emergency first aid for infants and children, including CPR, choking, medical conditions and injury management in childcare and education settings.
Emergency Outdoor First Aid
Practical outdoor first aid course covering casualty assessment, environmental injuries and emergency care in remote locations where professional medical assistance may be delayed.
Outdoor First Aid
Comprehensive outdoor first aid course covering extended casualty care, environmental emergencies, trauma management and decision-making for remote and challenging outdoor environments.
More Than First Aid Training
We also provide practical workplace safety training to help organisations reduce risk, meet their responsibilities and create safer working environments.
Workplace Safety
Fire Safety Awareness
Develop the knowledge and confidence to prevent fires, recognise workplace fire risks, respond safely to emergencies and understand the actions to take in the event of a fire.
Fire Warden / Marshal
Practical training for nominated Fire Wardens and Fire Marshals, covering fire prevention, evacuation procedures, emergency response and workplace fire safety responsibilities.
Manual Handling Awareness
Learn safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques to reduce the risk of injury, improve workplace safety and promote good manual handling practices.
Trusted Across the South West and Beyond
Optimal First Aid delivers practical first aid and workplace safety training for organisations across Devon, Cornwall and the South West, as well as specialist training for clients throughout the UK.
Our instructors bring real operational experience into the classroom, using practical exercises and realistic scenarios to develop the confidence and decision-making skills needed when a genuine emergency happens.
Specialist First Aid Training
Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) for security professionals, event medical providers, outdoor organisations.
Level 4 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) for practising event medics, ambulance support roles and high-risk environments.
Not sure what course you need?
Why not use our calculator to help.
Choosing the right level of first aid training isn’t always straightforward.
Use our First Aid Training Calculator for guidance, or contact us and we’ll help you identify the most appropriate training for your organisation
Why Choose Optimal First Aid?
Practical, Scenario-Based Training
Realistic exercises that develop confidence and decision-making, not just classroom knowledge.
Experienced Instructors
Training delivered by instructors with real operational and emergency response experience.
Regulated Qualifications
Nationally recognised qualifications through recognised awarding organisations, including Qualsafe Awards.
Training That Fits Your Organisation
Scheduled courses at our Newton Abbot training centre or on-site delivery for groups across the South West and beyond.
Ongoing Support
We don’t simply issue certificates and disappear. We can provide guidance on training needs, refresher training and ongoing first aid provision.
Book Your First Aid Training Today
Need training for your team? We can deliver at your workplace or arrange training at our Newton Abbot training centre.
Tell us what training you need, your approximate group size and preferred dates, and we’ll provide a quotation.
Request a Quote
Tell us a little about your training requirements and we’ll get back to you, usually within one working hour. If you’re unsure which course you need, we’re happy to help.
