First aid at work courses

These qualifications help employers provide safety and first aid support in a workplace.

These courses and qualifications are approved by the following organisations:

  • Health and Safety Executive
  • Resuscitation Council (UK)
  • First Aid Awarding Body Forum.

This International Qualification in Lifeguarding (IQL) course covers a range of skills and knowledge in first aid.

You will learn how to:

  • give first aid to casualties in a work environment
  • assess a situation and casualty
  • provide appropriate care and support
  • involve emergency services as required.

This course is also for learners that already have a first aid qualification and would like to refresh their skills.

Course dates and costs

Level 3: Emergency First Aid at Work

  • course costs: £90
  • course duration: 1 day
  • location: Medway Park.

Dates:

  • Monday 19 January 2026
  • Wednesday 17 June 2026.

If you need an Emergency First Aid at Work Course email medwaysport@medway.gov.uk. Courses are run when enough places are on the waiting list . We also offer courses for groups from 8 to 12 people.

Level 3: First Aid at Work

  • course costs: £190
  • course duration: 3 days

Dates:

  • Wednesday 25 February to Friday 27 February 2026, at Strood Sports Centre
  • Monday 14 September to Wednesday 16 September 2026, at Medway Park. 

If you need a 3-day First Aid at Work Course email medwaysport@medway.gov.uk. Courses are run when enough places are on the waiting list. We also offer courses for groups from 8 to 12 people.

Level 3: Combined Emergency First Aid at Work and Emergency Paediatric First Aid

  • course costs: £90
  • course duration: 1 day.

Dates:

  • Monday 9 March 2026, at Strood Sports Centre
  • Tuesday 24 November 2026, at Medway Park.

This course combines two qualifications into one course. You'll receive two certificates after completing the course.

Level 3: Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid

  • course costs: £190
  • course duration: 3 days.

Dates:

  • Wednesday 6 May to Friday 8 May 2026, at Medway Park
  • Monday 5 October to Wednesday 7 October 2026, at Strood Sports Centre.

This course combines two qualifications into one course. You'll receive two certificates after completing the course

Book a course

To book your place, email medwaysport@medway.gov.uk.

If you would like to book a whole course for your organisation, email medwaysport@medway.gov.uk to discuss.