First Aid Training Courses - Detailed Information

Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3

Valid For

3 years

Course Summary

Our Emergency First Aid at Work training is designed to help individuals and organisations meet workplace First Aid requirements. Every course fully meets HSE requirements for First Aid at Work and complies with the most up-to-date UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Who Is It For

This course is suitable for staff required to take on the role of Emergency First Aider, or for anyone requiring a foundational understanding of First Aid procedures. Examples of relevant industries requiring Emergency First Aiders are office staff, sports coaches, teachers, construction subcontractors, fitness professionals, and personal trainers. If you are unsure whether this course is the right option for your needs, please contact us, we’re always happy to advise.

Duration

This course has a minimum of 6 guided learning hours required, this can be achieved either:

In-person only: 1 day (6 hour in-person session)

Blended learning: 3 hours online learning, ½ day in-person (3 hours in-person session)

*For Blended, online learning must be completed before attending the classroom session. After booking, delegates will receive login details and instructions to access the e-learning platform. The online modules can be completed at your own pace and accessed on smartphones, tablets and computers, with progress automatically saved throughout.

Course Content Includes

Roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
Scene assessment and management
Hygiene and infection prevention
Treating an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
CPR and AED (defibrillator) use
External bleeding
Choking
Burns and scalds
Shock
Seizures
Post-incident stress awareness
Treating minor injuries

There is no separate practical exam, learners are assessed continuously throughout the day. At the end of the course, delegates complete a short multiple-choice assessment and must achieve a minimum score of 75% to pass. Successful participants will receive a certificate that remains valid for three years.

Group Size

Up to 12 people per instructor

Pricing

£100 per person – group discounts available:

First 3 people (0-3): £100 per person
Next 3 people (4-6): £65 per person
Next 6 people (7-12): £25 per person

Other Information

If you have any accessibility needs or special requirements before attending, please contact us on 07426 039346 or email bleederbag@gmail.com.
As the course includes practical activities, we recommend comfortable clothing suitable for movement. Dresses and skirts are not ideal.

First Aid at Work Level 3

Valid For

3 years

Course Summary

Our First Aid at Work training in Colchester is designed to help both individuals and businesses meet current workplace First Aid requirements. All courses fully comply with HSE First Aid at Work requirements and follow the latest UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Who Is It For

This course is particularly suited to employees in higher-risk industries and environments, including construction site managers, warehouse staff, and individuals operating machinery or plant equipment. If you are unsure whether this course is the right option for your needs, please contact us, we’re always happy to advise.

Duration

This course has a minimum of 18 guided learning hours required, this can be achieved either:

In-person only: 3 days (3x 6 hour in-person session)

Blended learning: 1 day of online learning, 2 days in-person (2x 6 hour sessions)

*For Blended, online learning must be completed before attending the classroom session. After booking, delegates will receive login details and instructions to access the e-learning platform. The online modules can be completed at your own pace and accessed on smartphones, tablets and computers, with progress automatically saved throughout.

Course Content Includes

First Aid legislation and regulations
Roles and responsibilities of a workplace First Aider
Assessing scene safety
Infection prevention
Unconscious casualties
Heart attacks
Cardiac arrest
CPR and AED (defibrillator) use
Choking
Bleeding control
Embedded objects
Burns and scalds
Shock
Seizures
Fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations
Head and eye injuries
Bites, stings, and poisoning
Diabetes, angina, asthma, and stroke awareness

There is no separate practical exam, learners are assessed continuously throughout the day. At the end of the course, delegates complete a short multiple-choice assessment and must achieve a minimum score of 75% to pass. Successful participants will receive a certificate that remains valid for three years.

Group Size

Up to 12 people per instructor

Pricing

£225 per person – group discounts available:

First 3 people (0-3): £225 per person
Next 3 people (4-6): £125 per person
Next 6 people (7-12): £65 per person

Other Information

If you have any accessibility needs or special requirements before attending, please contact us on 07426 039346 or email bleederbag@gmail.com.
As the course includes practical activities, we recommend comfortable clothing suitable for movement. Dresses and skirts are not ideal.

Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and AED (Defib)

Valid For

1 year

Course Summary & Who Is It For

Our Basic Life Support (BLS), including CPR, AED use and Anaphylaxis training courses in Colchester are suitable for healthcare professionals who require annual BLS certification. The course is suitable for a wide range of healthcare roles, including GPs, nurses, physiotherapists, carers, and support staff working within clinical or care environments.

All training complies with the latest UK Resuscitation Council guidelines and is focused on ensuring learners have total confidence in their abilities.

Duration

3 hours in-person

Course Content Includes

Assessing scene safety
Infection prevention and control
Managing unconscious casualties
Recognising and responding to heart attacks
Cardiac arrest
CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
AED use for both adult and paediatric casualties
Managing choking incidents in adults, children, and infants
Recognising and treating anaphylaxis

There is no separate practical examination, as learners are assessed continuously throughout the course. At the end of the session, delegates complete a short assessment and must achieve a minimum pass mark of 75%. Successful participants will receive a certificate valid for one year.

Group Size

Up to 12 people per instructor

Pricing

£75 per person – group discounts available:

First 3 people (0-3): £75 per person
Next 3 people (4-6): £45 per person
Next 6 people (7-12): £20 per person

Other Information

If you have any accessibility needs or special requirements before attending, please contact us on 07426 039346 or email bleederbag@gmail.com.
As the course includes practical activities, we recommend comfortable clothing suitable for movement. Dresses and skirts are not ideal.

Paediatric First Aid Level 3

Valid For

3 years

Course Summary & Who Is It For

This course is designed for individuals working within childcare environments who are required to hold an Ofsted-recognised Paediatric First Aid qualification.
It is suitable for professionals working in settings such as schools, pre-schools, and childcare services including childminders, nannies, au pairs, and sports coaches delivering activities in primary schools.

Duration

This course has a minimum of 6 guided learning hours required, this can be achieved either:

In-person only: 2 days comprising of 2x 6 hour in-person sessions

Blended learning: 1 day of online learning, 1 day in-person (6 hour in-person session)

*For Blended, online learning must be completed before attending the classroom session. After booking, delegates will receive login details and instructions to access the e-learning platform. The online modules can be completed at your own pace and accessed on smartphones, tablets and computers, with progress automatically saved throughout.

Course Content Includes

Roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
Unresponsive casualties
CPR for infants, children, and adults
AED (defibrillator) use for both paediatric and adult casualties
Febrile & infantile convulsions
Bleeding control & shock
Bites & stings
Head & eye injuries
Sickle cell anaemia
Diabetes
Foreign bodies
Anaphylaxis
Epilepsy
Heat & cold related illness
Electrical injuries
Fainting
Choking for infants and children
Fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations
Meningitis awareness
Burns & scalds
Poison
Asthma management

There is no separate practical exam, learners are assessed continuously throughout the day. At the end of the course, delegates complete a short multiple-choice assessment and must achieve a minimum score of 75% to pass. Successful participants will receive a certificate that remains valid for three years.

Group Size

Up to 12 people per instructor

Pricing

£120 per person – group discounts available:

First 3 people (0-3): £120 per person
Next 3 people (4-6): £75 per person
Next 6 people (7-12): £25 per person

Other Information

If you have any accessibility needs or special requirements before attending, please contact us on 07426 039346 or email bleederbag@gmail.com.
As the course includes practical activities, we recommend comfortable clothing suitable for movement. Dresses and skirts are not ideal.
Many other types of Paediatric First Aid training exist and we can deliver them, however this qualification is the most common. If you think you need a different type of paediatric first aid training than this, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

First Aid at Work Level 3 Requalification

This has the same course information as the First Aid at Work Level 3 above, but with an eligibility criteria,different duration and pricing.

Eligibility

Learner must hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate, or one that has expired by no more than 28 days at the time of completing this training. If the qualification has been expired for longer than 28 days, the full three-day First Aid at Work course must be completed instead.

Duration

This course has a minimum of 12 guided learning hours required, this can be achieved either:

In-person only: 2 days comprising of 2x 6 hour in-person sessions

Blended learning: 1 day of online learning, 1 day in-person (6 hour in-person session)

*For Blended, online learning must be completed before attending the classroom session. After booking, delegates will receive login details and instructions to access the e-learning platform. The online modules can be completed at your own pace and accessed on smartphones, tablets and computers, with progress automatically saved throughout.

Pricing

£150 per person – group discounts available:

First 3 people (0-3): £150 per person
Next 3 people (4-6): £75 per person
Next 6 people (7-12): £25 per person

Industry Specific First Aid, e.g. Forestry

If you want something specifically tailored for your industry, we can offer this for a wide variety of industries, including:

Forestry
Construction Industry
Driving
And many more

The EFAW-F is ideal for those working in Forestry, arboriculture and deer stalking who are required to act as emergency first aiders in higher-risk outdoor environments.

Please get in touch and we will be happy to advise you.