Basic First Aid
Basic First Aid training provides essential life-saving skills that help people respond quickly and confidently in an emergency. This course teaches the core first aid knowledge needed to manage common incidents such as choking, bleeding, burns, shock, and sudden illness.
Accidents can happen at any time and in any setting. Therefore, having a basic understanding of first aid can make a real difference while waiting for professional help to arrive. This training helps learners recognise danger, assess a situation safely, and take effective action without panic.
The Basic First Aid course focuses on practical, easy-to-understand techniques that apply to everyday situations. Learners gain confidence through clear instruction and hands-on practice, making it suitable for staff, volunteers, parents, carers, and members of the public. Overall, this training supports safer workplaces, communities, and homes by giving people the skills to act when it matters most.
Our Basic First Aid training follows current best practice guidance from the Resuscitation Council UK for CPR standards.
Please note: This course is not a substitute for workplace first aid qualifications. For workplace compliance, the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) courses are recommended.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this Basic First Aid course, you will be able to:
- Assess an emergency situation using the primary and secondary survey approach.
- Respond to an unresponsive casualty, including placing them in the recovery position.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults.
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and correctly.
- Respond appropriately to a choking casualty.
- Recognise and control external bleeding using appropriate first aid techniques.
- Understand how to prioritise care until professional help arrives.
- Demonstrate confidence in managing common first aid situations calmly and safely.
Certification
On successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate of achievement in Basic First Aid. This demonstrates foundational competence in responding to first aid emergencies in non-workplace environments.
Related Courses
To build on your first aid knowledge or if you require workplace first aid qualifications, you might be interested our Emergency First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work courses. Each one complements basic first aid by covering different emergency scenarios and specialist care requirements.
Course Location & Service Areas
We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.
We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.
Wherever the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.
