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Our first aid training courses are designed for organisations across a wide range of industries and working environments. From Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work to paediatric, outdoor and CPR & AED training, courses focus on developing practical skills that learners can confidently apply when an emergency occurs.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Regulated Qualifications or Acumen approved options available.

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Experienced Professional Trainers

Practical, engaging and supportive experienced trainers.

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Training for every Workplace

From small teams to organisations we have you covered.

Choose from a range of practical first aid courses designed to help organisations meet their workplace needs and give people the confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. Courses include workplace, paediatric, outdoor and specialist first aid training, with regulated qualification and Acumen Approved options available depending on your requirements.

Choose from a range of practical first aid courses designed to help organisations meet their workplace needs and give people the confidence to respond effectively in an emergency.

Click on any of the courses below to find out more information.

Emergency First Aid at Work training helping workplace first aiders develop practical skills to respond to common first aid emergencies.
Three-day First Aid at Work training developing practical skills and confidence to manage a wide range of workplace first aid emergencies.
Practical outdoor first aid training for people working or undertaking activities in outdoor, rural and remote environments.
Practical emergency paediatric first aid training covering essential first aid skills for infants and children.
Two-day paediatric first aid training for people responsible for the care and safety of infants and children.
Practical CPR and AED training helping learners develop confidence in CPR and the safe use of a defibrillator.

Choosing the right first aid training should start with understanding the needs of your workplace. Employers should assess their first aid requirements to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for employees who may become injured or ill at work.

A first aid needs assessment should consider factors such as workplace hazards and risks, the size and distribution of the workforce, working patterns, previous incidents, employees working remotely or alone, and how quickly emergency medical assistance can be accessed.

The outcome can help determine how many trained first aiders may be required, whether Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) is appropriate, and whether additional or specialist training should be considered.

Acumen Safety Solutions can help organisations understand their first aid training requirements and select training appropriate to their workplace.

Read the HSE guidance on first aid at work →

REGULATED OR ACUMEN APPROVED

Our first aid courses can be delivered as regulated qualifications or as Acumen Approved training, depending on the needs of your organisation. Regulated qualifications provide externally recognised certification, while Acumen Approved courses provide a flexible option for organisations that require high-quality practical training without the need for a regulated qualification. Not sure which route you need? We can help you choose the most appropriate option for your workplace and first aid requirements.

WHY CHOOSE ACUMEN?

Good first aid training isn’t simply about completing a course and receiving a certificate. It should give people the confidence to recognise when something is wrong, make good decisions under pressure and provide effective first aid until further help is available.

Acumen Safety Solutions takes a practical approach to first aid training, combining essential knowledge with realistic scenarios and hands-on practice. Courses can be delivered for organisations at their workplace or at a suitable training venue, with content focused on helping learners develop skills they can genuinely use.

First aid training course guidance from Acumen Safety Solutions, helping organisations choose practical training for their workplace needs.