OCFA Courses

We offer a full range of accredited first aid and health & safety training courses across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. Each course is designed to provide practical, hands-on skills that prepare you to respond confidently in real-life situations.

Whether you need workplace certification, paediatric training, or specialist courses such as AED or mental health awareness, our experienced instructors deliver clear, engaging training suitable for all levels.

Explore our courses below to find the right training for your needs.

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Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Life Support
certificate, valid for one year.

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

1-day HSE compliant course for low-risk workplaces.

First Aid at Work (FAW)

3-day course for qualified workplace first aiders.

First Aid Requalification

Renew your workplace first aid certification.

Paediatric First Aid (Blended)

Full 12-hour course meeting Ofsted and EYFS requirements.

First Aid for Schools

Tailored training for teachers and school environments.

Annual First Aid Update (Refresher)

Ideal for workplace First Aiders who want to refresh their CPR and First Aid knowledge and skills

AED / Defibrillator Training

Learn how to use a defibrillator and respond to cardiac arrest.

Children & Babies First Aid

Essential first aid skills for infants and young children.

Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injector Training

Essential training for managing severe allergic reactions.

Epilepsy Awareness Training

Understand and manage seizures safely and effectively.

Outdoor First Aid

Learn how to manage both minor and major first aid situations in outdoor environments.

First Aid for Mental Health Leading FAA Level 2 Award

Mental Health First Aid

First Aid for Mental Health Supervising FAA Level 3 Award

Mental Health First Aid

First Aid for Mental Health Supervising FAA Level 3 Award Requalification

Mental Health First Aid

First Aid for Mental Health Awareness FAA Level 1 Award

This half day course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition.

First Aid at Work (Blended)

Flexible training combining online learning with classroom sessions.

Babysitting Course (Blended)

Practical training for safe and confident babysitting.

Combined Epilepsy & Anaphylaxis Training

One-day course covering both conditions and emergency responses.

CPR & Medical Emergencies for Dental Professionals

Update your CPR/AED and Medical Emergencies knowledge in with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines

Safeguarding and Child Protection for Early Years (Level 2)

This Level 2 course is aimed at childcare practitioners working in Early Years settings including childminders and nursery staff.

Annual CPR Update for Primary Care (Non-clinical)

CPR training for non-clinical staff in Primary Care settings in line with CQC and Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines

Manual Handling (Level 2)

It highlights useful information and practical techniques required for managing and carrying out safe manual handling activities.

Risk Assessment for Early Years

This course is aimed at everyone working in Early Years settings, including childminders and nursery staff.

Chaperoning in Primary Care

For non-clinical staff such as GP receptionists, who may be required to act as a chaperone

Fire Marshal Training

This course is suitable for people who are responsible for fire safety or who are designated fire marshals in their workplace. No prior knowledge of fire safety is required.

Fire Safety for Early Years

This interactive and comprehensive online course provides an awareness of fire safety in early years settings and is suitable for all staff working in school, nursery and childminding settings.

Annual Paediatric First Aid Update

Ideal for paediatric first aiders who need to refresh their first aid knowledge and stay up to date with the latest national first aid guidelines.

First Aid for parents

From minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies, this course will teach you how to look after a baby or child when they are injured or ill.

Family First Aid

Learn essential first aid to help a family member, friend or anyone else who is injured or ill.

The Prevent Duty and British Values for Early Years Settings

This course is aimed at everyone working in Early Years settings, including childminders and nursery staff.

Infection Control for Children’s Activity Providers

This online course is suitable for all staff working with children and raises awareness of the importance of infection control to limit the spread of infection in children’s activity settings.

Annual BLS Update for Primary Care (Clinical)

Update your Basic Life Support knowledge in line with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.

First Aid Awareness for Water Based Settings

Ideal for anyone who wants to learn basic first aid for swimming and water sport activities

Food Safety Training (Level 2)

All workers who handle, prepare and serve food must, by law, understand the principles of food hygiene, safe preparation and storage.