HSE Recorgnised First Aid Courses
Whether you’re responsible for a team, a workplace, or a public-facing venue, first aid training is one of the simplest ways to protect people and stay compliant. At HST – Health and Safety Training Limited, we deliver accredited, practical first aid courses across the UK (classroom, blended, and selected online options), designed for real-life incidents—not just ticking a box.Which course is right for you?
HST offers a selection of First Aid courses from 1 to 3 days, depending on the workplace, see below guidance.
Not sure what course you need? No problem! Try our First Aid Calculator below.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) 1 day
A one-day course covering the essentials for low-risk workplaces or smaller teams.
Main topics include:
• Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing an incident and managing a casualty
• CPR and using an AED (defibrillator)
• Choking (adult)
• Recovery position
• Shock and severe bleeding
• Minor injuries and record keeping
Certificate validity: typically valid for 3 years.
First Aid at Work (FAW) 3 days
Our most popular workplace first aid qualification. Ideal for higher-risk environments, larger teams, or organisations that need a broader skill set.
Main topics include:
• Incident management and communication
• Primary and secondary assessment
• CPR and AED use
• Choking
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures, sprains and strains
• Head injuries
• Seizures
• Asthma and anaphylaxis
• Heart attack and stroke awareness
Certificate validity: typically valid for 3 years.
Paediatric First Aid - 1 or 2 days
Designed for childcare settings, education environments, and anyone responsible for infants and children.
Main topics include:
• Child and infant CPR and choking
• Managing unconscious casualties
• Bleeding, shock and head injuries
• Seizures and febrile convulsions
• Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
• Common childhood illnesses and injuries
Certificate validity: typically valid for 3 years.
Flexible delivery for teams of all sizes
We keep sessions practical, engaging, and confidence-building—ideal for workplace teams. For in-person training, we typically run smaller group sizes to maximise hands-on learning (e.g., up to 12 candidates for first aid courses).
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