First Aid Training in Barnstaple
Practical and Accredited First Aid Courses in Barnstaple
First Aid Training in Barnstaple
Looking for reliable and engaging first aid training in Barnstaple? At Optimal First Aid, we deliver fully accredited courses designed for professionals, outdoor workers, schools, and businesses throughout North Devon. Whether you need workplace compliance or want to be prepared for emergencies in remote areas, we offer hands-on, real-world training you can trust.
From our base in the South West, we provide flexible training options across Barnstaple and the surrounding areas, including Bideford, Ilfracombe, South Molton, and Braunton. Our team is led by instructors with military and emergency backgrounds, ensuring each course is grounded in practical experience, not just textbook theory.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Our EFAW course is essential for any business to ensure staff are trained in basic first aid, meeting the required health and safety regulations. Our most popular first aid course.
1 Day / 6 Hours
First Aid at Work (FAW)
A comprehensive course for those who need a more in-depth understanding of first aid. Ideal for larger teams and businesses, this course provides essential life-saving skills.
3 Days / 18 Hours
Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Forestry)
Our Emergency First Aid at Work +F course 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.
1 Day / 7 Hours
Outdoor First Aid Courses
Our 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.
2 Days / 16 Hours
First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
Designed for those working in high-risk or remote environments, the FREC course teaches advanced trauma care skills needed in critical situations. This course is perfect for outdoor workers, forestry teams, and adventure guides.
5 Days / 35 Hours
First Person on Scene (FPOS)
For those in high-threat environments or security roles, FPOS training provides advanced techniques in trauma care and emergency response. Delivered over four days of training. Can be bespoke to your working environment.
4 Days / 28 Hours
Why Choose Our First Aid Courses in Barnstaple?
We know North Devon. Whether you’re operating in rural areas, coastal settings, or busy towns, our team can deliver tailored training at your workplace or chosen venue.
We also provide courses that meet the requirements of governing bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Ofsted where applicable. You’ll not only tick the compliance box — you’ll also gain life-saving confidence.
Our popular Emergency First Aid at Work, Outdoor First Aid, and Paediatric First Aid courses are available regularly throughout Barnstaple and North Devon.
Our most popular First Aid Courses in Barnstaple
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Ideal for workplaces with low to moderate risks, this one-day course equips attendees with the essential skills to manage life-threatening emergencies. The content includes CPR, using an AED, bleeding control, shock, and recovery positions.
For those in forestry, agriculture, or rural work, we also offer the Emergency First Aid at Work + F, which includes managing catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries, Lyme disease awareness, and more. It’s perfect for workers in Exmoor or the surrounding countryside.
Book or learn more about our Emergency First Aid at Work course today.
Outdoor First Aid
This robust two-day course is tailored for people operating in challenging, remote, or rural environments. Whether you’re a walking group leader, tree surgeon, scout leader, or adventure guide, this course goes beyond the basics.
It includes scenarios such as extended casualty care, environmental injuries (hypothermia, heat stroke), splinting, and managing incidents far from immediate help — key for those working on Exmoor, in woodland, or along the North Devon Coast.
Explore details on our Outdoor First Aid Course, which is aligned with Institute for Outdoor Learning best practices.
Paediatric First Aid
If you work in education, childcare, or any setting with children, our Paediatric First Aid course is essential. The 12-hour training covers infant and child CPR, choking, seizures, anaphylaxis, and managing childhood injuries.
It meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements, making it suitable for nurseries, schools, and childminders in Barnstaple and the surrounding areas.
Visit the Paediatric First Aid course page for full information.
Who needs First Aid Training in Barnstaple?
Our clients in North Devon are as varied as the terrain. We deliver training to:
Schools, nurseries, and educational settings
Outdoor instructors, guides, and activity centres
Construction, agricultural, and forestry workers
Security teams and high-risk responders
Care homes and community support teams
Local businesses of all sizes
Looking for bespoke trauma care training for remote or high-risk roles? We also offer FREC and FPOS courses for more advanced medical training.
Flexible training in and around Barnstaple
You can choose to host a course at your premises, join a local public session, or even arrange a bespoke private course at a location of your choice. We work with flexibility in mind, especially for businesses with shift work or seasonal patterns.
We’re happy to train you in Barnstaple or further afield — we regularly deliver courses across:
Bideford
Braunton
South Molton
Ilfracombe
Exmoor and remote areas
Our First Aid Training Team
Our team is made up of experienced professionals with backgrounds in the Armed Forces, remote medical work, and expedition leadership. This isn’t textbook learning — it’s practical, straight-talking, and relevant to the world you work in.
We don’t do boring PowerPoint lectures. We deliver scenarios, pressure tests, and useful medical knowledge that sticks with you long after your certificate is issued.
Read more about us and why our courses stand out across Devon and beyond.
Looking for First Aid in other areas?
We also offer first aid training in nearby locations across the South West:
Wherever you are, we bring practical, expert first aid training to your doorstep.
Contact Us
If you have any enquiries, questions, or comments please contact us using the form or alternatively call us using the number below.
Mobile: 07762 082310
