Optimal First Aid

15/06/2026

Train Your Team at Your Workplace

Need first aid training for multiple staff members? We now offer onsite Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) training delivered at your workplace anywhere in Devon.

Benefits of onsite training:

• Minimise staff travel and downtime
• Flexible dates to suit your business
• Practical, HSE-compliant training
• Experienced instructors
• No VAT to pay

If you're looking for a convenient way to train your team, get in touch today for a no-obligation quote.

Request your onsite training quote today.

https://www.optimalfirstaid.co.uk/onsite-first-aid-training-devon/

12/06/2026

Teamwork in action on Day 5 of our FREC course at Optimal HQ in Devon.

Our learners are putting their skills into practice through realistic casualty care scenarios, developing the confidence, communication, and clinical decision-making needed to respond effectively in emergency situations. Training under pressure, supporting each other, and applying evidence-based care are all key elements of becoming a competent First Response Emergency Care provider.

https://www.optimalfirstaid.co.uk/frec-3

11/06/2026

FREC 3 Course held at Optimal HQ.

Learners putting everything into practice today ahead of tomorrow's assessments. Some have already successfully completed elements of their assessments today. Great work from everyone involved – the hard work and dedication are paying off.

www.optimalfirstaid.co.uk

03/06/2026

FREC 3 Course Starting 8th June – Limited Places Available.

Looking to take your first aid skills to the next level?

Our Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) starts on 8th June at Kingdom House and runs for 5 days.

This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for:
✔ Security personnel
✔ Event medical staff
✔ Outdoor professionals
✔ Emergency response teams
✔ Anyone looking to begin a career in pre-hospital care

You'll gain practical, hands-on experience managing:

Trauma incidents
Catastrophic bleeding
Medical emergencies
Airway management
CPR and AED use
Patient assessment and monitoring

Delivered by instructors with extensive operational experience, this course focuses on the skills you need in the real world.

Dates: 8th–12th June
Venue: Kingdom House, Newton Abbot

https://www.optimalfirstaid.co.uk/frec-3/

FREC 3 course in Devon with experienced instructors. Hands-on, regulated First Response Emergency Care training in Newton Abbot. Book your place today.

28/05/2026

Feedback like this matters because it reflects exactly what we aim to deliver at optimalfirstaid.co.uk⁠, practical, engaging training that people can actually apply in the real world.

A recent attendee on our Emergency Outdoor First Aid course shared this after completing their training:

“The Outdoor Course was a great refresher, but I also learnt a lot more that's relevant for my current conservation volunteering.”

It’s always good to hear when delegates leave feeling more confident, capable, and better prepared for the environments they work or volunteer in.

Thanks for the kind feedback and for fully getting involved throughout the day

15/05/2026

Finishing the week with a bang 👊🏻 FREC 3 Completed, well done all 👌🏻 Love this action capture, perfect example with demonstrating quick response to a cardiac arrest 💪🏻

14/05/2026

Emergency First Aid at Work – 16th June

Accidents happen fast. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes matters.

Join us on 16th June for our practical, hands-on Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course delivered by Optimal First Aid.

You’ll cover:

CPR & AED use
Unconscious casualty management
Bleeding control
Choking
Shock
Incident management

Course details & booking:

https://www.optimalfirstaid.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work/

13/05/2026

Midweek on the May FREC 3 course in Devon at our HQ, Kingdom Business Centre

Learners are going great guns through both the theory and practical elements of the course.

Covering: • Basics
• Airways
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Trauma
• Cardiac Arrest

Scenarios successfully completed and standards staying high throughout.

Bring on the next 2 days.

13/05/2026

A casualty in the outdoors changes everything.

Cold. Wet. Limited kit. Delayed emergency response. Uneven ground. Stress.

That’s why Outdoor First Aid isn’t just standard first aid in a field.

Our courses are designed for people who work, lead and operate where help may be hours away — not minutes.

You’ll learn:

Casualty management in remote environments
Trauma care and emergency planning
Improvised equipment and evacuation techniques
Decision making under pressure

Delivered by instructors with real operational and outdoor experience.

Whether you're an outdoor instructor, expedition leader, forestry worker or part of a remote team, this training gives you practical skills you can actually use.

📍 Courses across Devon, Cornwall & the South West
📩 Group bookings available
📅 Upcoming dates now open

Train for the environment you work in.

https://www.optimalfirstaid.co.uk/outdoor-first-aid/

11/05/2026

FREC 3 Course Now Available – Train with Confidence

Looking to advance your first aid skills in Devon or the South West?

Our FREC 3 course is designed for those working in higher-risk environments who need more than basic first aid training.

At Optimal First Aid, we deliver hands-on, practical training that prepares you for real-life situations—not just the classroom.

Ideal for:

Security and close protection roles
Outdoor instructors and remote workers
Event medical teams
Anyone progressing into emergency care

Course highlights:

Trauma management and patient assessment
Airway and breathing support
Realistic scenario-based training
Delivered by experienced professionals

Training available in Devon and across the South West
Flexible course dates available

Book now or get in touch to find out more about our FREC 3 Courses in Devon.

https://www.optimalfirstaid.co.uk/frec-3/