First Aid Training – Because in a Real Emergency, Hesitation Isn’t an Option
Get skilled, stay calm, and be ready when it matters most.
Trusted First Aid Training with Real-World Experience
Optimal First Aid is a veteran-led provider of accredited first aid training with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality, practical courses across the UK.
In an emergency, every second counts. Our first aid training courses are designed to give you the confidence and skills to act quickly, decisively, and effectively when it matters most.
Whether you’re an individual, business, or part of a high-risk team, our expert-led first aid training ensures you’re fully prepared to handle real emergencies—without the guesswork.
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. Training available across the UK and at your site or one of our venues.
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.
Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Forestry)
Emergency First Aid at Work +F is tailored for those working in forestry, agriculture, and other outdoor industries. This one-day course includes core first aid skills plus the vital +F bolt-on, covering catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries, Lyme disease, and chainsaw-related trauma. Fully compliant with HSE and Forestry Commission guidelines, and delivered across the UK at your site or ours.
Outdoor First Aid Courses
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.
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 Training for Every Environment – From the Office to the Outdoors
From Emergency First Aid at Work to Outdoor First Aid, Optimal First Aid delivers nationally recognised training tailored to your environment. Whether you’re in a busy office, managing a construction site, working in forestry, or leading outdoor adventures, our courses are designed to meet real-world challenges. We offer everything from the essential one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course to comprehensive Outdoor First Aid training for those operating in remote or high-risk locations. Delivered across the UK, our expert-led courses meet HSE requirements and can be fully customised to suit your team’s needs—ensuring you’re confident, compliant, and ready to respond in any situation.
For employers, our First Aid at Work courses ensure you’re not just compliant, but competent.
FREC and FPOS Courses – Advanced First Aid Training for High-Risk Environments
Our FREC (First Response Emergency Care) and FPOS (First Person on Scene) courses are designed for professionals operating in high-risk, remote, or challenging environments. Ideal for security personnel, close protection teams, emergency responders, and remote workers, these advanced first aid qualifications go far beyond basic first aid. Delivered by experienced instructors with real-world operational backgrounds, our FREC and FPOS training covers trauma management, airway control, catastrophic bleeding, and patient assessment under pressure. We deliver these courses across the UK and offer bespoke first aid training tailored to your sector and operational requirements—ensuring you and your team are ready to respond when it matters most.
Optimal can deliver this first aid training in Devon or anywhere across the UK, and offer bespoke first aid solutions tailored to your sector and operational needs—ensuring you and your team are fully prepared when every second counts.
“Expert First Aid Training for Every Environment – Be Prepared, Anywhere”
Why Choose Our First Aid Training?
When it comes to emergencies, being prepared is essential. That’s why Optimal First Aid goes beyond the basics — ensuring you’re ready for any situation with our expertly delivered First Aid Training.
Learn from Experienced, Real-World Instructors
To begin with, our team isn’t just certified — they bring real-life experience to the table. Led by Toby Osborne, an Army veteran and founder of Optimal First Aid, our instructors draw from extensive backgrounds in the armed forces, security, and outdoor environments. As a result, you gain practical, no-nonsense insights that go far beyond what you’d find in a textbook.
Comprehensive First Aid Training Courses Recognised Nationwide
Moreover, all of our First Aid Training courses meet national standards and are fully accredited. Whether it’s the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 or the requirements set by the HSE, our courses are designed not just to meet but to exceed industry expectations. Consequently, you’ll finish our training feeling confident, capable, and fully prepared for any emergency.
Tailored First Aid Training for Your Needs
Every environment is different — and we get that. That’s why we offer bespoke training, tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you’re operating in a high-risk job, working in remote areas, or responsible for children, our training adapts to your world. In other words, you’re not learning generic skills; you’re gaining the tools that actually apply to your life or work setting.
Realistic, Hands-On Scenarios
In addition, we believe learning sticks best when you put theory into practice. Our courses feature realistic, hands-on scenarios so you can apply what you’ve learned in a safe, supportive environment. From CPR to wound care, this immersive approach helps build confidence and muscle memory — ensuring that when real emergencies happen, you’re ready to act.
Improve Workplace Safety and Compliance
Finally, our training doesn’t just keep you safe — it keeps you compliant. By choosing Optimal First Aid, you’re not only equipping your team with life-saving skills but also ensuring your organisation meets legal health and safety obligations. This proactive approach reduces risk and demonstrates a clear commitment to staff welfare.
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Book Your First Aid Training Course Today
At Optimal First Aid, we offer a comprehensive range of expert-led first aid training courses tailored to every environment—from office settings and schools to remote outdoor locations. Whether you’re in a bustling workplace or a remote wilderness, our courses ensure you’re fully equipped to handle any emergency. We proudly deliver training across the UK, with flexible options ranging from general first aid to industry-specific courses. Looking for First Aid Training in Devon or customised training for your team, anywhere in the UK? Whatever your needs, we’ve got you covered!
Don’t wait for an emergency to realise you’re unprepared. Contact us and book your First Aid Training today and be ready to respond when it matters most.
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