First Aid Courses Northern Ireland: Accredited Training & Certification

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 mandate that all employers must provide adequate and appropriate first aid provision. First Aid Courses Northern Ireland businesses choose must be certified and relevant to their workplace risk assessment.

Fire Safety Training NI delivers a complete range of professional, accredited first aid courses designed to equip your staff with vital, life-saving skills. All our training is fully certified by leading bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and the Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD), ensuring your certification is recognised and fully compliant with HSENI regulations.

Complete Range of Accredited First Aid Courses

We offer flexible, on-site training sessions delivered across Northern Ireland, designed to meet the specific risk profile of your workplace:

3-Day First Aid at Work (FAW)

This comprehensive, 18-hour course is designed for individuals in higher-risk environments or those required to act as the official workplace first aider.

  • Content: Covers all major emergencies, including CPR, AED use, managing fractures, severe bleeding, burns, seizures, and chronic medical conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).

  • Compliance: Provides the full legal requirement for appointed first aiders in medium to high-risk settings.

1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

The recommended minimum standard for low-risk workplaces.

  • Content: Focuses on immediate, life-saving skills such as CPR, dealing with an unresponsive casualty, choking, managing shock, and minor injuries.

  • Compliance: Suitable for smaller offices or businesses identified as low-risk via their First Aid Needs Assessment.

2-Day First Aid Revalidation Course

Required to renew an existing First Aid at Work certificate before it expires (must be done before the 3-year validity lapses).

Paediatric First Aid NI (Meets EYFS/Minimum Standards)

Essential for those working with children and infants.

  • Compliance: Our 12-hour Paediatric First Aid NI course meets the required Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children under Age 12, making it ideal for nurseries, schools, and registered childminders in Northern Ireland.

Why Choose Us for Workplace First Aid Training?

When you book First Aid Courses Northern Ireland with us, you benefit from:

  • Accreditation Guarantee: Our certificates are nationally recognised and compliant with the stringent standards required by HSENI.

  • Hands-on Training: Practical scenarios and continuous assessment ensure trainees leave with confidence and competence.

  • On-site Convenience: We deliver the training directly to your premises, whether you are in Belfast City Centre or a rural area of County Fermanagh, saving you time and travel costs.

Training Locations Across Northern Ireland

We provide certified First Aid training across the entire region, including on-site sessions in:

  • Belfast and surrounding areas (Lisburn, Newtownabbey)

  • Derry Londonderry and the North West

  • Ballymena, Coleraine, and the North Coast

  • Omagh, Enniskillen, Newry, and Armagh

  • All local towns and villages requiring Paediatric First Aid NI for child care compliance.

Get a Quote for our Services

Ensure your staff are prepared to save lives. Contact the leading providers of accredited First Aid Courses Northern Ireland for a competitive quote or to schedule your training session today.

  • Email: davygillespie@btinternet.com

  • Phone: 07718 911122

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982, employers are legally required to provide "adequate and appropriate" equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. The specific number of first aiders you need is determined by your First Aid Needs Assessment.

    • Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW): A 1-day course designed for low-risk environments (like small offices). It covers basic life-saving skills.

    • First Aid at Work (FAW): A comprehensive 3-day course for higher-risk environments (like construction or manufacturing) or larger workforces. It covers a broader range of medical emergencies and chronic conditions.

  • Yes. Our Paediatric First Aid NI course is specifically designed to meet the Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for children under age 12. This makes it the ideal certification for nurseries, primary schools, and registered childminders across Northern Ireland.

  • Most workplace first aid certificates, including FAW and EFAW, are valid for three years. To remain compliant, you must complete a Revalidation Course before your current certificate expires. If your certificate has already lapsed, you may be required to retake the full qualification.

  • Absolutely. We specialise in on-site first aid training across Northern Ireland. Whether you are based in Belfast, Derry~Londonderry, Ballymena, or Omagh, we bring the equipment and accredited instructors to your premises, saving your team travel time and costs.

  • Our courses are fully certified and recognised by leading bodies such as the CIEH and CPD. This ensures your training is compliant with HSENI (Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland) standards and is recognised by insurers and regulatory inspectors.