The knowledge to respond safely to first aid emergencies in care — the primary survey, the recovery position, choking, bleeding, shock, burns, falls and medical emergencies. Practical training is also required.
What this course covers
- Understand the aims of first aid and your role and limits
- Carry out the primary survey (DR ABC) and use the recovery position
- Respond to choking, severe bleeding and shock
- Manage burns, falls and suspected fractures safely
- Recognise and respond to common medical emergencies
How much does First Aid training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers all 32 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Everyone working in a CQC-regulated service, including staff who are not delivering hands-on care, since these duties apply across the whole workplace. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside First Aid.
- Fire Safety — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Infection Prevention & Control — 50 min online, £4 per person
- Health & Safety — 45 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue of 32 courses, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does First Aid training take?
About 50 min of e‑learning, across 10 sections with 11 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does First Aid training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to understand the aims of first aid and your role and limits; carry out the primary survey (DR ABC) and use the recovery position; respond to choking, severe bleeding and shock. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is First Aid CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Does this qualify someone as a designated first aider?
No. First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work are practical, assessed qualifications delivered in person. This course covers first aid awareness knowledge and does not qualify anyone to be your appointed first aider under the Health and Safety (First‑Aid) Regulations 1981.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.