First Aid Training Courses in Cornwall & Across the UK
We deliver professional workplace first aid training across Cornwall, helping businesses build confident, capable teams who can respond effectively in real emergencies.
From offices and schools to construction sites and high-risk environments, our scenario-led, practical training is delivered onsite at your workplace or at our Cornwall training venue.
Covering Truro, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Penzance, Camborne, Redruth, Bodmin, and Liskeard.
Choose the Right First Aid Course
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
1 day • Low-risk workplaces
First Aid at Work (FAW)
3 days • Higher-risk workplaces
Paediatric First Aid
1 or 2 days for childcare
Outdoor First Aid
2 days • Remote environments
Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)
5 days • Advanced / high-risk roles
Level 4 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4)
5 days • Enhanced / high-risk roles
Workplace First Aid Training in Cornwall | Onsite HSE-Compliant Courses
We deliver professional workplace first aid training across Cornwall, helping businesses stay compliant, confident, and prepared for emergencies in real working environments.
From offices and schools to construction sites, tourism operations, and remote outdoor teams, our training is built around practical, scenario-led learning that reflects real risk.
We regularly deliver courses across Truro, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Penzance, Camborne, Redruth, Bodmin and Liskeard.
Our courses include Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) in Cornwall, First Aid at Work (FAW) and Outdoor First Aid (OFA Cornwall) for teams operating in remote or higher-risk environments.
Enquire About Onsite Workplace First Aid Training in Cornwall
We deliver training directly at your workplace or at suitable venues across Cornwall.
Why Choose Our Cornwall First Aid Training?
Our courses are designed to go beyond the minimum standard. We focus on building real confidence under pressure, not just ticking compliance boxes.
- HSE-Compliant Training – Fully aligned with current UK workplace first aid requirements
- Practical, Scenario-Based Learning – Realistic training designed for real emergencies
- Delivered Onsite or Across Cornwall – We come to you, reducing disruption and downtime
- Experienced Instructors – Delivered by trainers with frontline and remote environment experience
- Tailored to Your Workplace Risk – From office settings to high-risk and outdoor environments
This approach ensures your team doesn’t just complete a coursethey can actually respond when it matters.
Workplace First Aid Courses We Deliver in Cornwall
We offer a full range of accredited workplace first aid training options:
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Ideal for most workplaces. Covers essential lifesaving skills including CPR, choking response, bleeding control, and emergency assessment.
First Aid at Work (FAW)
A comprehensive 3-day qualification for higher-risk workplaces. Suitable for construction, industrial, and operational environments requiring advanced first aid capability.
Paediatric First Aid
Designed for nurseries, schools, and childcare settings, covering infant and child emergencies in line with regulatory requirements.
Bespoke Workplace First Aid Training
Tailored programmes for specific industries, including high-risk, remote, or specialist operational environments.
Cornwall-Wide Workplace Training Delivery
We provide flexible onsite training across the county, including:
- Truro – central Cornwall delivery hub for group training
- Newquay – ideal for tourism, hospitality, and coastal businesses
- Falmouth – corporate teams and maritime-related industries
- St Austell – industrial and commercial workplace training
- Penzance – remote teams and community organisations
- Camborne & Redruth – construction and heavy industry focus
- Bodmin – rural businesses and outdoor operations
- Liskeard – small business and local team training
We also offer fully equipped training sessions at our Cornwall venue in Truro, providing a professional classroom environment for practical learning.
First Aid Courses in Cornwall
First Aid Courses FAQs
What types of first aid courses do you offer in Cornwall?
We provide a range of courses including Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), Paediatric First Aid, Outdoor First Aid, FREC Level 3, and bespoke workplace courses tailored to your team’s needs.
Can you deliver first aid training at our workplace in Cornwall?
Yes! We offer on-site training across Cornwall, including Truro, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Penzance, Camborne, Redruth, Bodmin, and Liskeard, making it convenient for your team.
Are your first aid courses accredited?
Absolutely. All our courses are fully compliant with HSE and NGB standards, giving you recognised certification valid for workplace and outdoor environments.
Do you provide refresher courses?
Yes. We offer refresher courses to ensure your team’s first aid skills and certification remain current, helping you stay compliant and confident in emergency situations.
EXCELLENT Based on 256 reviews Posted on Leon Kendall-BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great course and highly recommend to any CP operators living in the south westPosted on Neil ChantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. FREC 3 Course Qualification based in Devon Toby presented a well structured course with a steady pace for all learners. This was in a nice warm and clean classroom. Toilets and facilities were very good also. I would have no problem recommending Optimal First Aid training to any one.Posted on Samantha KeverenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended the FREC 3 Course last week and it was engaging from beginning to end, no death by powerpoint!, just excellent teaching from a trainer with vast experience in the field and with great up to date knowledge. Relaxed daily hands on practical sessions built into the learning schedule with realistic scenarios, which were great for building my confidence and knowledge. Would highly recommend completing training with Toby and I look forward to completing my FREC 4 with Optimal First Aid in the near future.Posted on Mark HandleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. FREC 3 course completed, excellent instruction with plenty of hands on.Posted on Alfred MorlandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a FREC 3 course here, great instructor and a good amount of hands-on training which helps seal in the information! Would definitely recommendPosted on Richard EdmondsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A really useful course with practical learning for the outdoor scenario which is somuch more useful than just the First Aid at Work course.Posted on Wendy DaltonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. High up on Dartmoor in a modern village community centre, during stormy winter weather, an apt setting for the Outdoor first aid course. Direct access to the outdoors from the large airy room. Very experienced and professional trainer, who clearly really knew his stuff having been a medic in the Army. Trainer was friendly and helpful always able to answer any question and give real examples of incidents he'd dealt with to back up learning. Group work and practical sessions kept it interesting and - joy! - no powerpoint.Posted on Chris AndrewTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most relevant first aid course I've ever attended. A course crammed with relevant content that was clearly tailored to the participants. All of the advice and techniques were given by someone who had used them in real situations, not taken from a text book. The practical exercises were brilliant and really gave the feel of an actual emergency (worryingly so!). The course is more costly than a more basic course, but are you ticking boxes or training for an actual situation? As someone who is self employed (and so pays the cost! ) I thought it was well worth the money. I can recommend this course to anyone, especially if you are in a more rural environment. Unfortunately I booked my course on a wet day in January. I still enjoyed the course, but next time I might well choose a warmer time of year.Posted on Joanne KnightTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attended a great outdoor first aid training course with Toby from Optimal First Aid. Very knowledgeable, hands on experience. Well tailored to our workplace. Highly recommend.Posted on Chloe NunnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did their outdoor first aid course in October 2025. It was engaging and informative. The high level of hands on practice and scenario based exercises enhance my confidence. I've previously had comparable training through lifeguarding, and while reminders of the basics was incredibly useful, I also felt that this course gave me skills in situation triage and management which I haven't had before.
Contact Us
Need help choosing the right first aid course?
Whether you’re booking a course, arranging bespoke training, or seeking advice for remote or high-risk environments, we aim to respond within 24 hours.
Phone: 01626 249194
Certification options
Some organisations require certification to be issued by an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation.
We offer both self-certified and Ofqual-regulated accredited courses. The course content and training remain the same; the primary difference is the certification body and associated third-party fees.
Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation certification is available at an additional fee per person.
