PROFESSIONAL FIRST AID & MEDICAL TRAINING

First Aid Training for Real-World Emergencies

Practical, professional first aid and medical training for businesses, organisations and individuals across the South West and throughout the UK. From workplace first aid and safety courses delivered at your premises to outdoor, remote and pre-hospital training, we provide hands-on learning built around real-world situations and your organisation’s needs.

First Aid Training for Your Organisation

Arranging first aid training for your team should be straightforward. Optimal First Aid delivers practical, professional training at your workplace, helping you minimise disruption while meeting your organisation’s training needs.

From workplace and paediatric first aid to fire safety, manual handling and specialist medical training, we provide flexible group courses tailored to your requirements.

Specialist & Remote Medical Training

Training for film and TV crews, humanitarian organisations, security teams and personnel working in remote or higher-risk environments.

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Arrange Onsite First Aid Training

Tell us what training you need, where you’re based and approximately how many staff require training. We’ll help you arrange a suitable course at your premises.

Call: 01626 249194   |   Email: info@optimalfirstaid.co.uk

Trusted Across the South West and Beyond

Optimal First Aid provides professional, practical first aid training and workplace safety courses for businesses, schools and organisations across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.

We specialise in on-site first aid training, delivering courses at your premises to minimise disruption and reduce staff time away from work.

Our experienced instructors bring operational knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom, using practical exercises and realistic scenarios to develop the confidence and skills needed when emergencies happen.

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Martin Stronach
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Having recently completed my FREC 3 re-qualification with Toby Osbourne at Optimal First Aid; I can sincerely say. ​Three years ago, when I first completed FREC 3 with a different provider, the mindset was strictly transactional, it was treated as a box-ticking exercise just to secure the licence required for my field. ​Fast forward to today, and my perspective has completely shifted. FREC 3 isn't just about maintaining a licence to operate; it’s about honing a vital skill set. Toby and the team at Optimal First Aid reinforced this from day one. ​Within just two days of training, I felt more competent, confident, and current in my scope of practice than I have in the last three years. ​Same qualification, but a completely different level of delivery: ​Realistic Scenarios: The practical exercises are as close to real-life operations as it gets. ​Exceptional Instruction: The level of knowledge and teaching standard is truly commendable. ​Exceptional equipment: Fully operational, kit, required for first responders. ​Realistic Props: Immersive scenario setups, reinforceing the realities of operational environments. ​Toby and Optimal First Aid have completely transformed my approach. FREC 3 isn't a means to an end, when taught correctly, it ensures operators are mentally and physically prepared to handle real emergencies effectively. A massive thank you Toby, and I will definitely be back for subsequent training. I can wholeheartedly reccomend Toby, and Optimal First Aid to anyone looking to excel as a Responder.
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becky walker
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I’ve done my FREC 3 course this week and wow! Absolutely amazing! Very impressed with delivery, equipment availability, knowledge of the instructor! Highly recommend! Thank you to the team @optimalfirstaid!
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Diako Serwd
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Absolutely amazing FREC 3 course . Toby kept us engaged throughout the whole course and had a lot of hands on training. This course ISNT PowerPoint death . Will definitely be back for my FREC 4
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Fantastic experience on the 5 day FREC 3 course. Toby delivers the content in away that keep you constantly engaged and every practical scenario has something new and challenging to focus on. Very supportive environment with so much to learn. Thank you for the experience it has been very valuable!
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Joe Newton
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Extremely well run FREC-3 course, very engaging and would highly recommend. Feel very confident following the course putting it all into practise
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Sophie Edwards
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Really enjoyed completing my FREC 3 course with Optimal First Aid. The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly and made the whole course enjoyable while still keeping it professional and challenging. There was a good mix of theory and hands-on training, and everything was explained clearly with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practise the skills. I came away feeling much more confident in dealing with different situations. Would definitely recommend Optimal First Aid to anyone looking to complete their FREC 3.
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Lianne Evans
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Today I took part in a first aid course with optimal first aid limited. It was thorough, informative and engaging. Our trainer, Toby was friendly and professional.
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Suzy Crane
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Fantastic explanations given during this First Aid training in Devon. Best I’ve had.
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Ethan Paynter
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Excellent day of First aid training. Toby came out to our work place and was very competent in his delivery. All content was very well taught. There was a real emphasis on being practical and hands on especially with the CPR training and AED training. Im confident I can apply what ive learnt today Would recommend
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Chloe Lee
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Great first aid training, informative, fun and hugely helpful.

Why Choose Optimal First Aid?

Practical training, experienced instructors and flexible delivery for businesses, schools and organisations across the South West and beyond.

Real-World Operational Experience

Our training draws on experience from the Armed Forces, emergency response and challenging operational environments. We focus on developing practical skills that learners can apply when an emergency happens.

  • Operationally informed instruction
  • Realistic emergency scenarios
  • Practical skills, not just theory

Training at Your Workplace

We deliver first aid and workplace safety courses at your premises, making it easier to train teams together while reducing travel, disruption and time away from work.

  • On-site group training
  • Flexible dates and locations
  • Courses for businesses and organisations

Recognised Qualifications & Standards

From workplace first aid to Qualsafe-regulated pre-hospital qualifications, we provide training suited to different professional responsibilities and operational requirements.

  • Qualsafe-regulated options
  • Workplace and paediatric qualifications
  • FREC 3, FREC 4 and ILS training

Specialist & High-Risk Training

Our expertise extends beyond conventional workplace first aid. We support organisations operating outdoors, in remote locations and in environments where access to emergency medical assistance may be delayed.

  • Outdoor and forestry first aid
  • Remote locations and production crews
  • Trauma and pre-hospital training

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.