Practical First Aid Courses in Devon, Delivered by Experienced Professionals
First Aid Courses across the Southwest and UK
First Aid Courses backed by real-world experience
Optimal First Aid is a veteran-led provider of accredited First Aid Courses, delivering over 15 years of operational and instructional expertise to clients across the UK. We specialise in practical first aid training in Devon, with courses regularly delivered in Torquay, Exeter, Plymouth, and surrounding areas.
In a critical situation, timely and effective action is essential. Our training equips individuals and teams with the hands-on skills and confidence needed to respond decisively in real emergencies.
Whether you’re an individual learner, a business seeking workplace compliance, or part of a high-risk or remote team, our expertly delivered First Aid Courses ensure you are thoroughly prepared drawing on genuine real-world experience, not just classroom theory.
We deliver training at our Devon-based training centre or at your location, throughout the Southwest and beyond.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – “What employers need to do” (First-Aid Regulations)
Link: https://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/what-employers-need-to-do.htm
Need a specific course or have a special requirement? Contact us to find out more.
Emergency First Aid at Work
The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a one-day, HSE-compliant qualification designed to give individuals the essential skills to respond to workplace emergencies. Ideal for low-risk environments, it covers CPR, managing unconscious casualties, bleeding, shock, and more giving you the confidence to act fast when it matters most.
1 Day / 6 Hours
First Aid at Work
This First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a comprehensive, three-day qualification designed for higher-risk workplaces. Covering everything from CPR and major injuries to illness management and incident reporting, it ensures your team meets HSE requirements with confidence. We deliver this training across the UK, with flexible options at your site or ours.
3 Days / 18 Hours
Forestry First Aid (+F)
The Forestry First Aid (+F) courses are designed for individuals working in high-risk, remote, or outdoor environments such as forestry, arboriculture, and land-based industries. This course builds upon the Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus with an emphasis on managing severe trauma and environmental injuries common in forestry settings.
Outdoor First Aid
The Outdoor First Aid course is built for those who work, play, or lead in remote and challenging environments. Over two days, you’ll learn how to manage injuries and illnesses when help is hours away, perfect for outdoor instructors, adventurers, and remote workers. Practical, hands-on, and delivered across the UK, this course meets NGB and industry requirements.
FPOS - First Person On Scene
First Person on Scene (FPOS) is designed for those who are likely to be first at the scene of a serious incident—such as security personnel, event medics, or high-risk industry workers. Covering trauma care, airway management, catastrophic bleeding, and casualty assessment, it delivers critical lifesaving skills under pressure. Delivered UK-wide by experienced professionals from the pre-hospital care world.
FREC3 - First Response Emergency Care
First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3) course is the gold standard for pre-hospital care in high-risk and frontline roles. Recognised by Qualsafe and aligned with ambulance service standards, it covers trauma, medical emergencies, airway management, and patient assessment. Ideal for security teams, event medics, and emergency responders. Delivered across the UK by experienced professionals.
First Aid Courses from Optimal First Aid
At Optimal First Aid, we deliver regulated first aid courses designed to give your team the skills, confidence, and knowledge to respond effectively in any emergency.
With Optimal First Aid, your organisation will:
Save lives through expert CPR training and rapid response to workplace accidents and injuries.
Reduce risks by increasing awareness of common health and safety hazards in the workplace.
Build confidence so staff can handle emergencies calmly and effectively.
Promote safety beyond the workplace, empowering employees to protect themselves and their families.
Invest in your people with nationally recognised first aid qualifications that enhance professional development and add value to your business.
Strengthen teamwork through engaging, hands-on training that builds communication and cooperation.
Choose Optimal First Aid courses, a trusted way to make your workplace safer, compliant, and prepared for any situation
