First Aid Courses
Accreditor-standardised, fully certified, Ofsted-approved courses, adapted to meet your specific training requirements.
First Aid Training Scotland
real life skills in real terms
First Aid Training by medical professionals with a unique commitment to ongoing learning, over and above gaining your qualification.
Our Services and values
ongoing learning
Use our free online learning materials and participate in learner engagement opportunities to exceed the standards required by your first aid qualification and maintain your skills in real terms.
CPR and aed Training
CPR training days focused on the core skill of performing CPR on adults and children, with the use of Automated External Defibrillator devices.
scenario training
Practical scenario training is incorporated into all of our courses to give you the most effective experience in developing confidence and competence.
Why train with the first aid Lab?
Expert Instructors
All our instructors are trained professionals who have worked in front-line emergency medical services, giving our training methods a unique perspective to training those from a non-professional background. This exceeds the standard requirements of first aid training providers and gives us a unique understanding of the common pitfalls for bystander first-aiders. The emphasis and insight we can provide into frequently occurring situations is therefore adapted to our experience and our knowledge of the next steps in the patient journey.
Hands-on Training
We know through a varied training experience that the most effective way to teach medicine is through in person training, with hands on practice. The same outcomes simply can not be achieved through online training, in the absence of practical scenarios. And these are also so much more fun! Happy learners make successful learners and we passionately believe in our methods.
Community Focused
The First Aid Lab is committed to ongoing learning. Whilst certified course currency may last for three years, we also understand the extent to which skill fade sets in during this time. We therefore focus on providing time, resources, content and opportunities throughout this currency period to create a community of learners who can stay up to speed in real terms, should an emergency be encountered, with the hope that we can make a real difference on the ground.
Testimonials
Read what our clients have to say about The First Aid Lab.
Charlie
I feel much more confident to handle emergency situations having practiced these with Jen. I asked lots of questions and had some really informative conversations. Recommended trainer.
Jeff
The hands-on training at First Aid Lab was excellent, and fun! My trainer was personable, experienced, knowledgeable and thorough. Highly recommended!
Izzy
I liked the insight my trainer gave into lots of situations that I wouldn't have understood previously. It felt very informative and I feel more confident compared to when I have been on other courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
About our training courses and services.
What types of training do you offer?
We offer a variety of certified courses to meet the different requirements for our candidates, listed on the Courses page of this site. We can also offer additional training to your requirements that fall outside of standardised courses. Please make an enquiry if you have specific needs.
Training is always hands-on and in person, which we passionately believe is critical to successful training in this field.
can i still train with you if my location is not listed under your courses?
Our training sessions are based in the Central Belt and throughout Scotland. A list of public courses is published on the Courses page of this site. We are also able to provide private courses at unlisted locations on request.
what if you don't have a course date that suits me?
You can make an enquiry using the contact form on this site to let us know and we will do what we can to create a course to suit your needs.
Who are your courses for?
Our courses are designed for individuals, businesses, and organisations, who may be looking to meet workplace requirements, improve personal development, enhance emergency preparedness, meet health and safety requirements or mitigate risk in the workplace. We are committed to providing the highest quality training, adapted to your needs and that can have a sustained effect in your community, to improve safety for everyone.