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Student First Aid

Duration

3-hour course

Qualification

Regulated

Certificate

Valid 3 years

First Aid Training

COURSE OVERVIEW

Student First Aid is a structured first aid qualification designed for students aged 11 years and over. The course provides young people with essential first aid knowledge and practical skills, helping them feel confident responding to emergency situations and developing valuable life skills.


This 3-hour qualification is suitable for delivery as a single session or as three 1-hour modules, making it flexible for schools and group settings. Training is delivered on-site at your school or chosen venue across Edinburgh, The Lothians and Fife.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

During the Student First Aid course, learners will cover:

  • What first aid is

  • Primary survey

  • Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Safe use of an AED

  • Burns and scalds

  • Wounds and bleeding

  • Recovery position

  • Head injuries

  • Choking

Training focuses on practical understanding, clear decision-making and knowing how to respond safely in an emergency.

COURSE DETAILS

Duration: 3 hours
(or delivered as 3 × 1-hour block sessions)


Delivery: On-site at your school, club or venue


Maximum learners: 12 students per course


Minimum age: 11 years


Who it’s suitable for:

  • Secondary schools

  • Girl Guides and Rangers

  • School clubs

  • Scouts and Explorers

  • Leisure clubs

  • Activity centres


Certification: FAA Level 2


Framework: RQF Level 2 / SCQF Level 5 (Scotland)


Validity: 3 years


Materials included:

  • Student First Aid books

  • FAA qualification certificates

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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

Student First Aid provides young people with practical first aid knowledge that can support personal development, confidence and future opportunities. The course focuses on real-life scenarios and clear, age-appropriate teaching.


Health education guidance in England recommends that secondary school students are taught CPR, the purpose of defibrillators (AEDs), and basic first aid concepts. Pulse First Aid Training supports this approach and aims to help make first aid education more widely accessible for young people in Scotland.

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