Combined Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Practical one-day training covering essential first aid for adults, children and infants, leading to two regulated Level 3 qualifications.

One-Day Qualsafe Course for Schools, Nurseries & Childcare Settings

Our Qualsafe Awards Combined Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course provides a practical, cost-effective solution for organisations that require staff to respond confidently to both workplace emergencies and incidents involving infants and children.

Instead of attending two separate courses, delegates complete one regulated qualification covering the essential first aid knowledge and practical skills needed in many educational and childcare environments.

Ideal for schools, nurseries, pre-schools, academies, childminders, sports clubs and organisations working with children, this course helps employers meet their first aid needs while reducing staff time away from work.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This combined qualification is particularly suitable for:

Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Nurseries
Pre-Schools
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Settings
Childcare Providers
Before and After School Clubs
Holiday Clubs
Children’s Activity Providers
Sports Coaches
Scout and Guide Groups
Youth Organisations

It is also an excellent choice for organisations where staff may need to provide first aid to both adults and children during the course of their work.

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Why Choose a Combined Qualification?

Many educational settings require staff to be prepared for emergencies involving both colleagues and children.

Rather than arranging separate training courses, the Combined Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification provides comprehensive first aid training within a single day, making it both practical and cost-effective.

Benefits include:

One regulated qualification
Reduced staff absence
Practical based learning
Covers both adult and paediatric emergencies
Delivered at your workplace or our training centre
Nationally recognised Qualsafe Awards qualification

What Does the Course Cover?

The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
Assessing an incident
Resuscitation
Adult CPR and Defibrillation
Child CPR and Defibrillation
Infant CPR and Defibrillation
Managing an unresponsive casualty
Adult/Child recovery position
Infant recovery position
Seizures
Adult, child and infant choking
Wounds, bleeding and shock
Bites and stings
Minor injuries
Cuts, grazes and bruises
Minor burns and scalds
Nosebleeds
Splinters

Delivered by Experienced Instructors

Our instructors bring real operational experience from emergency care and pre-hospital medicine, ensuring delegates receive practical, engaging training that reflects real-world emergencies.

Training is designed to build confidence, not simply achieve a qualification.

Developed in Line with National Standards

The qualification and assessment are developed in accordance with nationally recognised first aid standards, including:

Resuscitation Council UK recommendations.
Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications.
Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Current UK first aid best practice.

Training Delivered at Your Venue

We regularly deliver this course on-site across Devon, Cornwall and the Southwest for:

Schools
Nurseries
Colleges
Childcare Providers
Businesses
Charities
Sports Organisations

We also welcome delegates to our Newton Abbot training centre.

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   Martin Stronach 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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   J Stelfox 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic explanations given during this First Aid training in Devon. Best I’ve had.
  
 
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   Ethan Paynter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great first aid training, informative, fun and hugely helpful.