First Aid Suffolk Courses Overview
First Aid Suffolk provides nationally recognised first aid training at work for businesses and their workers, and first aid courses for professional and personal care-givers in East Suffolk. We also offer first aid instruction to individuals via group sessions and train groups from clubs and organisations wishing to support their membership or events responsibly with an officially qualified first aider.
Our cost-effective courses are run with a maximum of 12 participants. Training can take place either in selected venues mainly around Felixstowe or Ipswich in Suffolk. We also offer on-site group first aid courses at your the workplace, where appropriate meeting facilities are available.
First Aid in the Workplace – Supporting Compliance
Provision of on-site first aid cover in the workplace is a legal and moral obligation for most organisations. We appreciate that you will want to deal with it in an effective and timely manner, with maximum benefit and least disruption to your business. First Aid Suffolk provides a convenient, reliable and local service. Our courses can generally be held in your workplace, saving your business time and money.
Caring for you workforce by complying with Health & Safety Regulations is a vital part of your business which cannot be ignored, but sharing best practice and leading by example can also build effective and responsible teams.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Emergency first aid provision makes the workplace a safer place. It also provides reassurance and confidence to both staff and customers alike.
- 1 day (6-7 hour) classroom-based course – or two mornings/afternoons if preferred.
- Successful completion is rewarded with a certificate.
- Employees must be 18 or over to participate.
First Aid at Work (FAW)
A comprehensive first aid course for everyone. The training goes into more depth and covers more illnesses/ conditions than the Emergency First Aid at Work course.
- Suitable for businesses, sports groups, community groups, venues.
- 3 day (18-21 hour) classroom-based course.
- Successful completion is rewarded with a certificate.
- Employees must be 18 or over to participate.
First Aid for Care-givers
Helping you to help others more
If you are a care worker, involved in child care or looking after vulnerable individuals of any age, you will understand the need to be prepared for anything. Being appropriately trained in first aid is vital for taking mindful action to protect not only those in your care, but yourself too.
At First Aid Suffolk, we are here to give you the first aid skills you need to do your job or support others through voluntary care roles.
Our Felixstowe and Ipswich area courses are nationally recognised, deliver qualifications which count and are local enough to you to accommodate into busy schedules with least disruption.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)
Having emergency first aid skills at your fingertips is of paramount importance around children or young people. Caring for youngsters or infants may be your profession. You may support children in schools or through leisure activities. As a volunteer, you may have children in your care within clubs, your church, at events or community activities. With an EPFA, you will gain confidence, support your own wellbeing and deliver reassurance to the parents or guardians of those in your care.
- 1 day (6-7 hour) classroom-based course – or two mornings/afternoons if preferred.
- Successful completion is rewarded with a certificate.
- Employees must be 18 or over to participate.
Paediatric Infant / Child First Aid (PFA)
A comprehensive paediatric first aid course delivering more in depth understanding than the Emergency Paediatric First Aid course.
- Suitable for professional carers or anyone supporting children, infants or young people in sports, school, activities, events or community group environments.
- 2 day (12-13 hour) classroom-based course .
- Successful completion is rewarded with a certificate.
- Employees must be 18 or over to participate
First Aid Courses for Groups & Tailored Courses
Find out about how First Aid Suffolk can help you achieve real peace of mind. We can conveniently deliver the nationally recognised first aid courses you need for your Felixstowe or Ipswich business, club, school, heath and wellbeing or sports group, town or parish council.
We are also pleased to discuss tailoring courses to the specific needs of your activity group (eg. watersports groups, flying clubs, running clubs etc.)
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Not sure which first aid course is right for you?
Can’t find the First Aid Course you are looking for? Not sure what first aid course you or your team need to attend to meet your needs or Health and Safety compliance? You might find our quick first aid courses comparison overview table here useful.
Our expert trainer-assessor, Liz, is also only a phone call away. If you are based in/ around Felixstowe or Ipswich in Suffolk, do give her a ring to discuss your first aid training needs.
Compare our courses
Please see the dedicated page for each individual course for additional levels of detail about specific subject matter covered in the training. Thank you.
Course Content | ||||
What is first aid? | X | X | X | X |
Legislation | X | X | X | X |
First aid kits | X | X | X | X |
Roles & responsibilities | X | X | X | X |
Emergency procedures (DRSABCD) | X | X | X | X |
Consent | X | X | X | X |
Accident Reporting | X | |||
Workplace Health & Safety regulations | X | X | ||
Recovery position | X | X | X | X |
Head to toe survey | X | X | X | X |
CPR | X | X | X | X |
Angina | X | |||
Use of Defibrillator/AED | X | X | X | X |
Heart attacks | X | X | X | X |
Cardiac arrest | X | X | X | |
Choking | X | X | X | X |
Drowning | X | X | X | X |
Bleeding, cuts & bruises | X | X | X | X |
Nose bleeds | X | X | X | X |
Shock | X | X | X | X |
Electric shock | X | X | ||
Asthma | X | X | X | |
Anaphylaxis | X | X | X | |
Epilepsy | X | X | X | X |
Poisoning | X | X | ||
Burns & scalds | X | X | X | X |
Insect bites & stings | X | X | X | |
Ear conditions | X | |||
Body temperature extremes | X | X | ||
Diabetic emergency | X | X | ||
Bones & fractures | X | X | ||
Sprains & strains | X | X | ||
Spinal injuries | X | X | ||
Head injuries | X | X | ||
Chest injuries | X | X | ||
Eye injuries | X | X | ||
Stroke | X | |||
Foreign objects | X | X | X | X |
Epileptic seizures | X | X | X | X |
Continual assessment throughout course | X | X | X | X |
Multiple choice test at end of course | X | X | X | X |
Certificate awarded on successful completion | X | X | X | X |