Warwickshire First Aid Training Ltd

30/10/2025

On 27th October, we heard about the updated guidance from the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK). To help us get a grasp of this, our awarding organisation, QNUK, put on a special webinar to outline the changes and answer some questions.

We understand there will be ongoing meetings with awarding and governing bodies to clarify matters and let the training community know, through their various awarding organisations, who deliver regulated first aid training.

So far, the main changes and takeaways I picked up on were;

The defib pad on the left side is now closer to the armpit than before, so removing a bra may not be necessary; that would be determined at the time of pad placement.

A change in the age definition for under-18s has often sparked debate about Paediatric first aid courses, but this has now been clarified.

🔸 Infant: from birth to 1st birthday.

🔸 Child: from 1 to 12 years old.

🔸 Adolescents from 13 to 18 years old.

CPR for infants has changed: 5 rescue breaths as before, but the compression ratio is now 15:2, and we use our thumbs to apply compressions, whereas before it was our fingers.

This new guidance has only been out for a few days, and we will have to await clarification from various bodies on the questions that many of us have asked.

As we advance, we will work with our awarding organisation (QNUK) to implement changes to the assessment criteria as they become known to us, and these will be reflected in our training deliveries from early 2026.

27/10/2025

Looking for first aid courses in Rugby?

Each month, we offer a variety of first aid courses for individuals and small businesses at our centre in Rugby.

All our first aid trainers have real experience and are healthcare professionals with over 30 years of combined expertise in delivering high-quality first aid training.

To learn more and book your course with us, please visit our open course shop.

https://www.warwickshirefirstaid.co.uk/shop/

23/09/2025

First aid is an essential life skill, and while we hope we never need it, there’s a good chance it will be useful at some point in our lives.

Our First Aid at Work course is led by healthcare professionals who have real-world experience and expert knowledge in first aid.

This OFQUAL-regulated course is accredited by Qualifications Network UK, making it widely recognised across the UK.

The First Aid at Work course covers much more than our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course. It offers a comprehensive understanding of CPR and the safe use of AEDs, as well as the treatment of common conditions and ailments.

You will learn how to assist someone experiencing an anaphylactic reaction, manage a diabetic episode, help someone having a seizure, and much more.

Topics also include how to assist someone with a suspected spinal injury, a head injury, and how to handle fractures and broken bones. You will gain skills in managing life-threatening bleeds and other critical situations.

This course offers an excellent balance of theory and practical application, enabling you to practice your newly acquired and updated skills during hands-on training scenarios on the second day of the course.

First Aid at Work is the highest level of first aid training we offer, surpassing pre-hospital care skills.

We welcome businesses, individuals, and members of the public to participate in this course.

05/08/2025

Not all wound cleaning wipes are the same.

Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.

08/04/2025

We have been delivering high quality accredited first aid training in Warwickshire and surrounding counties for 9 years today.

Where have those years gone.

20/01/2025

First aid is a life skill, and while we may believe we will never need it, it's likely that we will.

Recently, we ran a poll with all of our learners who attended a first aid course with us in 2024. Over 53% of them used the very skills they had attained on their first aid course with us within 2 months of their assessment day.

48% of those were in their family home and involved sharp objects, burns & scalds, trips and falls.

7% carried out CPR, and the casualties all survived.

Our first aid courses, whether delivered onsite or at our open course centre in Rugby, are delivered by first responders who have excellent subject knowledge and real first aid experience.

We all learn differently, and our courses are well balanced to accommodate those learning styles. Our learners have fun learning first aid skills and are empowered with the confidence and competence to step up in a first aid emergency.

To learn more, check us out at https://www.warwickshirefirstaid.co.uk/

16/12/2024

Where has this year gone?

I think a lot of us are thinking the same thing.

Warwickshire First Aid Training has had a great year.

We have added new markets to our business and taught a lot of people how to be skilled and confident first aiders at work.

Now that the year is winding down and Christmas is coming up, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

19/11/2024

Not all first aid training providers are the same, and thats a fact.

Everyone on our training team has extensive experience as first responders with real first aid experience.

If you are looking for your first aid training to be delivered on your site, we can do that for you.

We also run work-based first aid courses from our training venue in Rugby, which are also open to members of the public.

To find out more
https://www.warwickshirefirstaid.co.uk/

05/11/2024

We have 3 places remaining on our final level 3 award in First Aid at Work course of 2024.

This first aid course is open to the public and businesses.

Our highly experienced first responders at Warwickshire First Aid Training Ltd. provide a fun, relaxed, and engaging delivery.

This L3 course is 18 hours in duration over 3 consecutive days, and your investment is £240 + VAT per person.

Qualifications Network UK regulates and accredits the certification, which is valid for three years from the assessment day.

To learn more and book your course, https://www.warwickshirefirstaid.co.uk/open-course-shop/first-aid-at-work/

01/08/2024

It's always nice to get a customer testimonial from a satisfied customer. They were an amazing group of people who got stuck in learning and updating their first aid skills.