First Aid Training in Barnstaple – Accredited Workplace, Paediatric & Specialist Courses

Professional First Aid Training Delivered in Barnstaple

Optimal First Aid provides accredited, practical and fully compliant first aid training for businesses, schools and organisations across Barnstaple and the wider North Devon area. Our experienced, FREC‑qualified instructors deliver engaging, scenario‑based training directly at your workplace, ensuring your team receives training tailored to your environment.

We support all sectors in Barnstaple, including healthcare providers, education settings, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, hospitality, logistics and public‑sector organisations.

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Training in Barnstaple

  • Essential life‑saving skills for low‑risk workplaces

  • Meets all HSE requirements

  • Ideal for offices, shops, hospitality venues, small businesses and community organisations

View full course details: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

 

First Aid at Work (FAW) Training in Barnstaple

  • Comprehensive three‑day training for higher‑risk environments

  • Suitable for construction, engineering, manufacturing, education and more

View full course details: First Aid at Work (FAW)

 

Paediatric First Aid Training in Barnstaple

  • Designed for schools, nurseries, childminders and early years settings

  • Meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements

  • Covers CPR, choking, allergic reactions, burns, fractures, seizures and more

View full course details: Paediatric First Aid

 

Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Forestry) in Barnstaple

  • Tailored for forestry, agriculture and land‑based industries

  • Includes catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries and chainsaw‑related trauma

  • Ideal for estates, grounds teams, tree surgeons and rural workers across North Devon

View full course details: EFAW +F (Forestry)

 

Outdoor First Aid Training in Barnstaple

  • Perfect for outdoor instructors, adventure leaders, activity centres and anyone working in remote environments

  • North Devon’s moorland, coastal paths and rural terrain make this course especially relevant

View full course details: Outdoor First Aid

 

First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) in Barnstaple

  • Advanced trauma qualification for security teams, event medics, outdoor professionals and emergency responders

View full course details: First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3)

 

First Person On Scene (FPOS) Training in Barnstaple

  • Specialist training for high‑risk environments and security personnel

  • Tailored to operational needs

View full course details: First Person On Scene (FPOS)

 

Why Choose Optimal First Aid in Barnstaple

  • Accredited, experienced instructors

  • On‑site training at your workplace

  • Courses tailored to your environment and risks

  • Competitive group pricing

  • Clear certification and compliance guidance

  • Trusted by businesses across Devon and Cornwall

Our training is practical, engaging and designed to build real‑world confidence.

 

Areas We Cover Near Barnstaple

We deliver first aid training across Barnstaple and nearby areas, including:

  • Bideford

  • Fremington

  • Braunton

  • Landkey

  • South Molton

  • Instow

  • Westward Ho!

  • Ilfracombe

Book First Aid Training in Barnstaple

Whether you need Emergency First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, advanced trauma training or outdoor first aid, we provide high‑quality, accredited courses across Barnstaple.

Make an enquiry today to book your course or request a quote.

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• Some organisations require that course certificates be issued by an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation. • We offer self-certified & Ofqual Accredited courses; the main difference in certification being third party cost. Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation certification is currently priced at an additional £12.50pp.
The instructor to candidate ratio is typically 1:12, with some courses being restricted to 1:8 or even 1:6.
If you have a preferred date & time for this course (for example to fit in with staff shift patterns) please let us know.