First Aid - Qualsafe Course’s

Our Qualsafe-accredited First Aid courses are designed to meet the needs of workplaces, education settings, leisure facilities, and individuals, ensuring learners gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge to respond effectively in emergency situations.

We deliver a comprehensive range of RQF-regulated First Aid qualifications, including First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, Basic Life Support, AED use, and Anaphylaxis management. Courses are available as face-to-face or blended learning, offering flexibility without compromising quality or compliance.

All training is delivered by experienced, industry-qualified instructors and meets the requirements of the OFQUAL RQF framework. Where required, we can also develop bespoke training solutions tailored to your organisation, sector, or specific risk profile.

Courses We Offer

  • This scheme of work is designed to support the delivery of the following RLSS UK Outdoor First Aid qualifications:

    • Emergency Outdoor First Aid (EOFA)

    • Outdoor First Aid (OFA)

    RLSS UK Trainer Assessors should navigate this scheme of work and apply it to the specific first aid course being delivered.

    Each session block takes approximately one-hour to deliver. Variables such as the number of candidates, equipment and delivery methods used will impact the delivery time of each session. Trainer assessors must ensure the full breadth of the course content is delivered and learning outcomes are met. You should not exceed 8 hours of contact training each day.

    For more information, please refer to the RLSS UK Outdoor First Aid Essentials guidance and syllabus.

    1a) Roles and Responsibilities of an Outdoor First Aider Assessing an Incident

    1b) Calling for Help Management of an Unresponsive Casualty Who is Breathing Normally

    1c) Management of a Casualty who is Not Breathing Normally

    • Adult

    • Child

    • Infant

    • Drowning

    Safe Use of an AED

    1d) Choking Management of a Casualty with External Bleeding.

    1e) Management of a Casualty with a Minor Injury Management of a Casualty who is in Shock

    1f) Heat and Cold Injuries Providing Emergency Shelter

    1g) Secondary Survey Moving and Handling Casualties

    1h) Practical Scenarios Assessment

    8 Hours (1 Day)

  • This scheme of work is designed to support the delivery of the following RLSS UK Outdoor First Aid qualifications:

    • Emergency Outdoor First Aid (EOFA)

    • Outdoor First Aid (OFA)

    RLSS UK Trainer Assessors should navigate this scheme of work and apply it to the specific first aid course being delivered.

    Each session block takes approximately one-hour to deliver. Variables such as the number of candidates, equipment and delivery methods used will impact the delivery time of each session. Trainer assessors must ensure the full breadth of the course content is delivered and learning outcomes are met. You should not exceed 8 hours of contact training each day.

    For more information, please refer to the RLSS UK Outdoor First Aid Essentials guidance and syllabus.

    1a) Roles and Responsibilities of an Outdoor First Aider Assessing an Incident

    1b) Calling for Help Management of an Unresponsive Casualty Who is Breathing Normally

    1c) Management of a Casualty who is Not Breathing Normally

    • Adult

    • Child

    • Infant

    • Drowning

    Safe Use of an AED

    1d) Choking Management of a Casualty with External Bleeding.

    1e) Management of a Casualty with a Minor Injury Management of a Casualty who is in Shock

    1f) Heat and Cold Injuries Providing Emergency Shelter

    1g) Secondary Survey Moving and Handling Casualties

    1h) Practical Scenarios Assessment

    Day 2

    2a) Management of a Casualty with an Injury to:

    • Bones

    • Muscles

    • Joints

    2b) Management of a Casualty with:

    • Head Injuries

    • Spinal Injuries

    • Pelvic Injuries

    2c) Management of Casualties with Chest Injuries Management of a Casualty with Severe Burns and Scalds

    • Sunburn

    • Electric Shock

    2d) Management of a Casualty with:

    • Diabetes

    • Stroke

    • Eye Injuries

    • Dental Injuries

    2e) Management of a Casualty with:

    • Poisoning

    • Insect Bites and Sting

    • Anaphylaxis

    2f) Management of a Casualty with a Suspected Major Illness:

    • Seizure and Epilepsy

    • Heart Attack

    Breathing Problems

    2g) Secondary Survey

    Monitoring a Casualty

    After the Accident

    Accident Reporting

    2h) Practical Scenarios

    Assessment

    16 Hours (2 days)

  • The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to decide to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

    However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff! The

    Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace.

    Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.

    What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

    What is covered:

     The role and responsibilities of a first aider

     Assessing an incident

     Managing an unresponsive casualty

     CPR and defibrillation

     Recovery Position

     Heart Attack

     Stroke

     Choking

     Epilepsy

     Asthma

     Diabetes

     Anaphylaxis Shock

     Head and spinal injuries

     Chest injuries

     Wounds and bleeding

     Fractures

     Sprains, strains, and dislocations

     Minor injuries Burns and scalds.

     Poisoning

     Eye injurie

    This is 3-day course 18 hours and valid for 3 years.

  • Did you know that all workplace first aiders must complete requalification training every 3 years to continue carrying out their role? The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First aid at Work (RQF) Requalifying Course is specially designed to allow first aiders to renew their first aid at work qualification when their certificate is due to expire.

    During this 2-day course, candidates will have the opportunity to practice essential first aid procedures, as well as learn the latest techniques for dealing with emergency situations and managing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. What more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

    What is covered:

    The role and responsibilities of a first aider

     Assessing an incident

     Managing an unresponsive casualty

     CPR and defibrillation

     Recovery Position

     Heart Attack

     Stroke

     Choking

     Epilepsy

     Asthma

     Diabetes

     Anaphylaxis Shock

     Head and spinal injuries

     Chest injuries

     Wounds and bleeding

     Fractures

     Sprains, strains, and dislocations

     Minor injuries Burns and scalds.

     Poisoning

     Eye injurie

    This is 2-day course 12 hours and valid for 3 years.

  • The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to decide to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!

    The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace.

    Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt, and effective first aid in emergency situations. What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

    What is covered:

     The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider

     Assessing an incident

     Managing an unresponsive casualty

     CPR and defibrillation

     Recovery Position

     Choking

     Seizures

     Shock

     Wounds and bleeding Minor injuries

     Cuts, grazes, and bruises

     Minor burns and scald.

    This is a 1-day course 6 hours and valid for 3 years.

  • The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early year’s providers in England to have at least one person who always has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available when children are present.

    Providers should also consider the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly.

    The QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is

    ideal for:

    • Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have

    entered an early year setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.

    • Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full

    paediatric first aid certificate to comply with the EYFS requirements.

    • Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.

    Successful candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

    What is covered:

    The roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

     Assessing an emergency

     Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child

     Recovery Position

     CPR and defibrillation

     Choking

     Head, neck, and back injuries

     Fractures

     Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

     Meningitis

     Asthma

     Febrile Convulsions

     Seizures

     Diabetic Emergencies

     Poisoning

     Burns and scalds.

     Electric Shock

     External Bleeding Hypovolaemic Shock

    Eye, ear, and nose conditions

     Bites and stings

     Minor Injuries Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures

    Newly qualified entrants to an early year setting who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification on or after 30th June 2016, must also have either a full paediatric first aid or an emergency paediatric first aid certificate within three months of starting work.

    This is 2-day course 12 hours and valid for 3 years.

  • Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of first aid?

    Having a good understanding of emergency paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the safety of children and it could mean the difference between life and death.

    The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency

    Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for:

    • Those who have gained a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with the EYFS requirements.

    • Anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, guardians, grandparents.

    Successful candidates will be equipped with the skills needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

    Whats covered

    The roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider

    Assessing an emergency situation

    Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child

    Recovery Position

    CPR and defibrillation

    Choking

    Minor Injuries

    Bites and Stings

    Seizures

    Bleeding and shock

    1 Day Course

  • The Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Course is ideal for those who work in settings that require both first aiders and paediatric first aiders, such aa schools, sports clubs, or other childcare settings.

    Combining the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) and the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) into 3 extended days of classroom learning, this specially designed course enables candidates to gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide both adult and paediatric first aid, whilst minimising the number of training days required to achieve both qualifications.

    Candidates will cover a range of topics needed to provide effective first aid for adults, children and infants including CPR and defibrillation, choking, stroke, head injuries, asthma and much more.

    What is covered:

     Roles and responsibilities of both first aiders and paediatric first aiders

     Assessing an incident

     Casualty assessment

     Managing an unresponsive casualty.

     Recovery position

     CPR and defibrillation

     Heart attack and Angina

     Stroke

     Choking

     Epilepsy

     Asthma

     Meningitis

     Diabetes

     Anaphylaxis

     Shock

     Seizures

     Febrile convulsions

     Head, neck, and spinal injuries

     Wounds, bleeding and hypovolaemic shock

     Chest injuries

     Fractures

     Dislocations, Sprains, and strains

     Burns and scalds.

     Hypoxia

     Hyperventilation

     Minor injuries

     Eye, nose, and ear injuries

     Poisoning

     Electric shock

     Incident reporting

    This 3-day course 22 hours minimum with extended days of learning and valued for 3 years.

  • This specially designed course provides the skills and knowledge needed to provide both emergency adult and paediatric first aid, perfect for schools, sports clubs or other childcare settings.

    The number of training days required to achieve both qualifications has been minimised and streamlined to avoid the duplication of topics associated with attending both the Emergency First Aid at Work and Emergency Paediatric First Aid courses separately.

    What’s more, this course is formed from two regulated qualifications, which employers can book for their employees and be assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

    Whats Covered:

    • 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

    • Cust, grazes and bruises

    • Minor burns and scalds

    • Nosebleeds

    • Splinters

    1 Extended Day (Average 8 hours)

  • The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult BLS, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) is designed for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide BLS interventions, safely use an AED and manage a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.

    The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care.

    Successful Learners will develop the practical competencies needed to provide BLS, safely use an AED and manage a casualty with anaphylaxis.

    Whats Covered:

    • Conducting a scene survey

    • Conducting a primary survey on a casualty

    • Identifying when to administer CPR

    • Demonstrating CPR using an adult manikin

    • Demonstrating safe use of an AED

    • Considerations when administering CPR and using an AED

    • When to place a casualty in the recovery position

    • How to place a casualty in the recovery position

    • Continually monitoring breathing whilst in the recovery position

    • Recognising suspected anaphylaxis

    • Administering first aid for a casualty with suspected anaphylaxis

    • Using an adrenaline auto-injector

  • The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF) is designed for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic life support (BLS) when dealing with an emergency situation which may also involve using a defibrillator (AED).

    The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care.

    Successful Learners will develop the practical competencies needed to provide BLS and automated external defibrillation to a casualty.

    Whats Covered:

    • Conducting a scene survey

    • Conducting a primary survey on a casualty

    • Identifying when to administer CPR

    • Demonstrating CPR using an adult manikin

    • Demonstrating safe use of an AED

    • Considerations when administering CPR and using an AED

    • When to place a casualty in the recovery position

    • How to place a casualty in the recovery position

    • Continually monitoring breathing whilst inthe recovery position

  • The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in BLS and AED for Adults, Children and Infants (RQF) is designed for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic life support (BLS) and safe use of a defibrillator (AED) on adults, children and infants.

    The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care.

    Successful Learners will develop the practical competencies needed to provide BLS interventions (including the use of an AED) on adults, children and infants.

    • Conducting a scene survey

    • Conducting a primary survey on an adult, child and infant

    • Identifying when to administer CPR

    • Demonstrating CPR using adult, child, and infant manikins

    • Demonstrating safe use of an AED on an adult, child, and infant

    • Considerations when administering CPR and using an AED

    • When to place a casualty in the recovery position

    • How to place an adult, child and infant in the recovery position

    • Continually monitoring breathing whilst in the recovery position.

  • The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in BLS, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants (RQF) is designed for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide adult, child or infant basic life support (BLS), safely use a defibrillator (AED) and provide management of anaphylaxis.

    The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care.

    Successful Learners will develop the practical competencies needed to provide adult, child and infant BLS, safely use an AED and manage a casualty with anaphylaxis.

    Whats covered:

    • Conducting a scene survey

    • Conducting a primary survey on an adult, child and infant

    • Identifying when to administer CPR

    • Demonstrating CPR using adult, child, and infant manikins

    • Demonstrating Safe use of an AED on an adult, child, and infant

    • Considerations when administering CPR and using an AED

    • When to place a casualty in the recovery position

    • How to place an adult, child, and infant in the recovery position

    • Continually monitoring breathing whilst in the recovery position

    • Recognising suspected anaphylaxis

    • Administering first aid for a casualty with suspected anaphylaxis

    • Using an adrenaline auto-injector

  • Is your Workplace Prepared?

    Learn a brand-new set of life-saving skills; book your First Aid at Work course today! With our new Blended Learning option, you can now complete our innovative, online self-study e-Learning before completing two trainer-led days in the classroom practising the exciting, practical side of First Aid.

    Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, all employers are required to plan to ensure immediate attention is given to employees if they are injured or taken ill at work.

    Ofqual regulated.

    1 day e-Learning 2 Days classroom.

    Certificate valued 3 years.

  • If a child in your care need first aid – would you know what to do?

    Ideal for anyone who cares for children in a professional or non-professional capacity, you will gain the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment for a range of paediatric first aid situations.

    With our new Blended Learning option, you can now complete our innovative e-Learning before completing one trainer-led day in the classroom focussing on the practical side of Paediatric First Aid.

    The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early year’s providers in England to always have at least one person with a valid paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available when children are present.

    Ofqual regulated.

    1 day e-Learning 1 Day classroom.

    Certificate valued 3 years.