Onsite First Aid Courses
We offer in-house and on-site first aid training at your premises, workplace, school or community group.
Onsite First Aid Courses - Private First Aid Training Courses
Our onsite first aid training allows you to have your course at your venue up to 12 students. Our small but specially selected instructors have backgrounds ranging from NHS workers and the military. Our instructors share the same enthusiasm and ambition to pass on their valuable expertise to as many people as possible, so you can trust that they are the finest individuals to deliver the highest quality first aid training onsite. We only employ highly trained and experienced instructors that make it simple for you to pick up your new abilities in a fun, engaging learning atmosphere.
Please contact us for more information or click here for details on pricing. We can provide a quote with no obligation.
Workplace First Aid
Our two main workplace first aid training courses are the three-day First Aid at Work and the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work courses. These courses are critical to the workplace but sometimes understanding what is best for you and your company can be confusing. Read our brief explanation know the difference between First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work.
Forestry First Aid (+F)
This is the 1-day Emergency First Aid +F (EFAW+F) course, delivered by our highly experienced trainer. Real-world examples and scenarios will be given. Also included to comply with the latest HSE and 2021 Resuscitation Guidelines, the course will focus heavily on Tourniquets and Haemostatic dressings with other bleed control methods.
Outdoor First Aid Courses
This Outdoor First Aid course delivered over 16 hours is recognised by Mountain Training, British Canoeing, RYA and many other governing bodies as fulfilling the requirements for Outdoor First Aid including Forest School leaders and those working with children therefore, we can include full Paediatric assessments and issue the Paediatric certificate. A highly practical course that’s delivered by experienced tutors with a background in outdoor and remote environments.
Forestry First Aid Courses
The Forestry First Aid Training courses can include the standard Emergency First Aid at Work or the First Aid at Work syllabus but adds additional extra content to make it relevant to the forestry context in which it is delivered. Aimed at Tree Surgeons and other outdoor workers, these courses are the benchmark first aid courses for outdoor environments.
Benefits of Onsite First Aid Training
- Customised Learning Experience: On-site instruction can be modified to meet the unique requirements and hazards of your community or place of employment. This guarantees that the instruction is applicable and pertinent.
- Convenience and Flexibility: By removing the need for employees to travel, having trainers come to your location saves time and minimises schedule disruptions.
- Team Building: By encouraging a sense of camaraderie among team members, training can improve communication and collaboration.
- Realistic Scenarios: By practicing first aid scenarios that participants may actually face, training in an authentic setting helps participants become more prepared.
- Regulatory Compliance: Trained first responders are necessary in many industries. Compliance with health and safety regulations is ensured through onsite training.
Workplace First Aid Training
We provide a range of recognised cost effective First Aid at Work training courses on-site to organizations and businesses to meet a range of needs and goals. To schedule your first aid training course, contact us for any needs.
You can gain many valuable skills by enrolling in our first aid training courses. Most significantly, you will acquire the skills and self-assurance necessary to handle an emergency. We provide businesses throughout the Southwest region of England with both the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the First Aid at Work (FAW). Our First Aid at Work courses are designed to assist employers in fulfilling their obligations under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, and they satisfy all standards established by the Health and Safety Executive as well as the Resuscitation Council’s treatment guidelines.
Basic first aid skills include knowing how to evaluate the scene and treat a casualty appropriately by using a defibrillator or performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The mainstay of workplace first aid courses are these life-saving techniques. In addition to teaching students how to identify and treat conditions like airway obstructions, choking, bleeding, shock, and fractures, First Aid at Work courses also teach students how to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of serious illness and injury. Additionally, you will learn how to handle medical emergencies like burns, poisoning, heart attacks, and electric shocks. In order to reduce the risk of injury to both you and other people, you will also learn the fundamentals of infection control.
EXCELLENT Based on 226 reviews William Kelley2025-06-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic course. Toby manages to get the knowledge into your head effortlessly and you have a good time learning too. Useful exercises, interesting discussions and excellent content - this was my second course and I’ll be sure to use Optimal next time. Scott Burnett2025-05-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is an excellent outdoor first aid course, which is comprehensive, thorough, and very well delivered and communicated. Toby is a very experienced and friendly trainer, who has many years of working/practical experience in the field - he really knows his stuff! I highly recommend Optimal First Aid and will be renewing my first aid ceritificate with them in the future. Noor Al2025-05-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently completed the State FREC 3 course with Toby Osborne as the instructor, and it was a fantastic experience. Toby was knowledgeable, engaging, and made complex topics much easier to understand. He created a supportive learning environment and was always willing to answer questions and provide real-world examples. I highly recommend taking this course! Alex Norris2025-05-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Toby was fantastic with our FREC3 course, incredible at keeping the team in engaged. You can really tell he knows the content inside and out, able to provide real world scenarios and hands on advice. Would absolutely recommend as a training provider. 1hemulen2025-04-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to Toby for another excellent and enjoyable course. Ideally suited to anybody running outdoor activities Emily Bunce2025-04-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended a 16h outdoor first aid course led by Toby. I found the sessions to be really helpful, and have picked up some essential learning for both work and personal adventures. I also really appreciated the hands-on approach taken to learning, which made the sessions fun and engaging. Thank you Toby! Chris Acraman2025-04-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great day from Toby, teaching me and my team EFAW+F. Second refresher I've organised with Optimal, and will use them again in the future. Martin Stott2025-04-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great 1-day emergency first aid for forestry course run by a rock solid and engaging trainer. Charlie D2025-04-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Toby delivered the course exceptionally. Having never been on a first aid course before, I had no idea what to expect, but he made the experience fun, informative and relevant. I will 100% be returning in three years time for the renewal! John Minim2025-04-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Outdoor First Aid course provided by Toby. Very hands on and learnt skills never covered in previous courses.
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