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Onsite First Aid Courses and Compliance Training for the North East

Onsite First Aid Training North East offers a full range of accredited first aid courses delivered at your premises or at one of our local venues. From essential workplace training to Paediatric and specialist courses, we make first aid simple, compliant, and confidence-building.

Whether you are a school, small business, construction site, or care provider, our courses are designed to keep you compliant and ready to respond when it matters most.

Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3)

Perfect for lower-risk workplaces, this fast and practical course teaches staff how to confidently deal with the most common first aid emergencies, including:

CPR and AED use
Choking
Wounds and bleeding
Shock and burns
Recovery position

HSE compliant and nationally recognised.

First Aid at Work (Level 3 – Blended Course)

Ideal for higher-risk workplaces and businesses that need comprehensive cover. This course includes everything in the Emergency First Aid course, plus:

Medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)
Head and spinal injuries
Fractures and dislocations
Major trauma and burns

Meets full HSE first aider requirements.

Paediatric First Aid (Level 3 – Blended Course)

Designed for early years and education settings. This EYFS and Ofsted-compliant course covers:

Infant and child CPR
Choking
Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
Head injuries and serious illness
Incident reporting and record keeping

Ideal for nurseries, childminders, schools, and after-school clubs.

Other First Aid & Specialist Courses We Offer

In addition to our core courses, we provide a wide range of onsite training and online learning to suit every business and individual need.

Other First Aid Courses

Emergency First Aid (1-day) – Open Courses Available at First Aid and Safety Training
First Aid at Work (3-day/blended)
First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (2-day/blended)
First Aid Refresher (3 hrs)
Paediatric First Aid (2-day/blended)
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1-day)
Paediatric First Aid Refresher (3 hrs)
Combined FAW & PFA (3-day)
Combined EFAW & EPFA (1-day)
Activity First Aid (2-days)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Safe Use of an AED (3 hrs)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Children & Adults (3 hrs)
BLS & Safe Use of an AED (3 hrs)
BLS & Management of Anaphylaxis (3 hrs)
First Aid Essentials (3 hrs)
Forestry First Aid (1-day)

Online Compliance and Safety Courses

Business Essentials (5-Courses)
Workplace Safety Essentials (3-Courses)
Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Marshall Training
Manual Handling
Data Protection (GDPR)
Effective Communication Training
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Preventing Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)

🩺 Additional Onsite First Aid Courses

🆘 First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (2 Days / Blended)

✅ Duration: 2 Days (or blended: 1 day online + 1 in-person)
✅ Required for those renewing FAW before expiry
✅ HSE-compliant and Ofqual regulated

This course is for qualified first aiders whose FAW certificate is nearing expiry. It refreshes and updates the full FAW content, ensuring continued compliance and competence in higher-risk workplaces.

🔄 First Aid Refresher Training (3 Hours)

✅ Duration: 3 hours
✅ Recommended annually between full qualifications
✅ Covers practical skills, legal updates, and confidence building

Ideal as an annual refresher for staff who hold an FAW or EFAW certificate. This short session reinforces essential skills and ensures everyone remains calm and prepared in a real emergency.

👶 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1 Day)

✅ Duration: 1 Day
✅ EYFS and Ofsted compliant
✅ Focused on infant and child emergencies

Designed for those working with children in low-risk settings (e.g. schools, after-school clubs, or childminders). Covers CPR, choking, anaphylaxis, and treating minor injuries for infants and children.

👶 Paediatric First Aid Refresher (3 Hours)

✅ Duration: 3 hours
✅ Ideal for EYFS settings between full renewals
✅ Updates key knowledge and emergency response skills

This short refresher course is great for early years staff who want to maintain their confidence in child-specific first aid, especially in preparation for inspections or to reinforce prior learning.

👩‍🏫 Combined FAW & Paediatric First Aid (3 Days)

✅ Duration: 3 Days (or blended: 1 online + 2 in-person)
✅ Covers both adult and child-specific first aid
✅ Ideal for schools, special education and wraparound care providers

This dual qualification combines both the Level 3 First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid courses, making it a time- and cost-efficient choice for settings needing comprehensive cover across all age groups.

👨‍👧 Combined EFAW & Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1 Day)

✅ Duration: 1 Day
✅ Combines core adult and child emergency skills
✅ EYFS and HSE compliant

Ideal for small nurseries or mixed-age care environments. This practical course ensures staff can confidently respond to both adult and child emergencies — from CPR to allergic reactions.

🏃 Activity First Aid (2 Days)

✅ Duration: 2 Days
✅ Focus on sports and active environments
✅ Includes injury assessment, heat/cold-related illness, and trauma

Designed for PE teachers, sports coaches, scout leaders and outdoor activity providers. This course covers injuries and emergencies specific to active and outdoor environments.

❤️ CPR & Safe Use of an AED (3 Hours)

✅ Duration: 3 hours
✅ Focused training on CPR and AED use
✅ Ideal as standalone training or refresher

This short but vital course teaches effective adult, child and infant CPR along with how to operate a defibrillator confidently. Perfect for workplaces, community settings, or family carers.

💓 Basic Life Support (BLS) for Adults & Children (3 Hours)

✅ Duration: 3 hours
✅ Focused on emergency response and resuscitation
✅ Great for healthcare, education and care providers

This practical course covers assessment, CPR and breathing support for all ages. Ideal for anyone working with vulnerable people or those needing more focused emergency response training.

⚡ BLS & Safe Use of an AED (3 Hours)

✅ Duration: 3 hours
✅ Combines CPR and AED practical skills
✅ Suits any workplace or public-facing setting

This course expands on BLS by including automated defibrillator use. It’s a perfect way to prepare staff to respond confidently to cardiac arrests in any environment.

🌼 BLS & Management of Anaphylaxis (3 Hours)

✅ Duration: 3 hours
✅ Combines CPR with EpiPen/anaphylaxis response
✅ Ideal for schools, childcare, and allergy-aware workplaces

Teaches how to manage severe allergic reactions alongside CPR. Ideal for anyone working with children, food service, or vulnerable individuals where fast anaphylaxis response is critical.

🩹 First Aid Essentials (3 Hours)

✅ Duration: 3 hours
✅ Introductory course for community and low-risk settings
✅ No formal assessment or exam

Perfect for community groups, volunteers, and low-risk workplaces. Covers the basics of emergency response, including how to assess a casualty, use the recovery position, and manage minor injuries.

🌲 Forestry First Aid (1 Day)

✅ Duration: 1 Day (or bolt-on to FAW/EFAW)
✅ Meets Forestry Commission (EFAW+F) requirements
✅ Includes catastrophic bleeding, Lyme disease & crush injuries

For those working in forestry, farming, arboriculture, and outdoor rural settings. This course meets Forestry Commission guidelines and focuses on the unique risks faced in remote locations.

// Ofqual, HSE & EYFS Compliant

Flexible, Friendly and Fully Compliant Training

No matter which course you choose, all of our training comes with

Qualsafe Awards regulated certifications

Ofqual approved qualifications

HSE compliant content

EYFS compliance (for Paediatric First Aid)

Nationally recognised certificates valid for 3 years

Delivered onsite across Tyne and Wear, Durham, Teesside, Northumberland and North Yorkshire, or at our venues in South Shields, Sunderland, Boldon and Gateshead.