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Not sure which course fits your workplace, nursery, school, or sports club? Use the matrix below to see exactly which topics each course covers — and whether they're delivered in-person, online, or as part of a blended programme.

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Course feature comparison matrix

Feature WorkplaceEFAWClassroom · HSE WorkplaceFAWBlended WorkplaceFAW Requal.Blended · HSE ChildcarePaed. First AidBlended · EYFS ChildcareEmergency Paed.Classroom · 1-day WellbeingMHFA1-day or 2-day
Course details
Length / total hours6 hrs / 1 day18 hrs / 3 days (or blended 1 online + 2 practical)12 hrs (6 online + 6 in-person)12 hrs (6 online + 6 in-person)~6 hrs / 1 day1-day Champion or 2-day Adult MHFA
Certificate validity3 years3 years3 years3 years3 years3-year refresh recommended
Group size (default)Up to 8 (12 on request)Up to 8 (12 on request)Up to 8 (12 on request)Up to 8 (12 on request)Up to 8 (12 on request)Up to 8 (12 on request)
Price (per person)£96£176£152£48£65POA
FormatIn-personBlendedBlendedBlendedIn-personIn-person
Compliance & recognition
HSE-recognised
EYFS / Ofsted-compliant
CPD certified
Level 3 VTQ Option Available
MHFA-aligned syllabus
Core lifesaving skills
Primary survey (DR ABC) In-person In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included
Adult CPR In-person In-person In-person In-person Briefly Not included
Child CPR Briefly In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included
Infant CPR Briefly In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included
AED / defibrillator use In-person In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included
Recovery position In-person In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included
Choking (adult) In-person In-person In-person In-person Briefly Not included
Choking (child & infant) Briefly In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included
Bleeding control In-person In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included
Catastrophic haemorrhage / tourniquet Not included In-person In-person In-person Briefly Not included
Shock management In-person In-person In-person In-person Briefly Not included
Injuries & medical emergencies
Burns & scalds In-person Online Online Online In-person Not included
Fractures, sprains, strains Briefly Online Online Online In-person Not included
Head & spinal injuries Briefly Online Online Online In-person Not included
Heart attack & stroke (FAST) In-person In-person In-person In-person Not included Not included
Seizures In-person Online Online Online In-person Not included
Asthma In-person Online Online Online In-person Not included
Diabetes / hypoglycaemia In-person Online Online Online In-person Not included
Anaphylaxis & auto-injector In-person In-person In-person Online In-person Not included
Eye injuries / chemical splash Briefly In-person In-person Online Briefly Not included
Poisoning, bites & stings Briefly In-person In-person Online In-person Not included
Paediatric-specific topics
Paediatric primary survey (under 1, child) Not included Both Both In-person In-person Not included
Febrile seizures Not included Online Online Not included In-person Not included
Meningitis recognition Not included Online Online Not included Not included Not included
Common childhood illnesses (croup, sepsis, dehydration) Not included Online Online Online Online Not included
EYFS legal duties / safeguarding overlap Not included Not included Not included Online Briefly Not included
Mental health-specific
ALGEE action plan Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Recognising depression Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Recognising anxiety / panic Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Suicide intervention Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Self-harm Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Eating disorders Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Substance misuse Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Building a mentally healthy team Not included Not included Not included Not included Not included In-person
Format & delivery
Blended option (online + in-person)
Practical assessment
Written / multiple-choice assessment
Onsite delivery available
Free expiry reminders
Best for
Low-risk workplaces
Higher-risk workplaces
Nurseries & childminders (EYFS)
Schools & out-of-school clubs
Sports coaches & activity leaders
Healthcare / clinical settings
Annual CPR refresher
Renewing certificate holders
Workplace mental-health response
Schools & food businesses (allergens)
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Specialist & shorter courses

Targeted courses we run on request — usually shorter than a full first-aid qualification, and often used as annual top-ups, sector add-ons, or clinical training for healthcare teams.

Lifesaving

Basic Life Support & AED

⏱ ~3 hours · 📜 1-year cert · 👥 Up to 8

Focused CPR and defibrillator training. Ideal annual refresher for community groups, gyms, leisure centres and any venue with an AED on the wall.

Best for: Existing first aiders staying current, public-access defibrillator sites, sports clubs.

Specialist

Anaphylaxis & Auto-injector

⏱ ~2 hours · 📜 1-year cert · 👥 Up to 8

Recognise severe allergic reactions and use an adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen, Jext) confidently. Practical add-on for schools, nurseries and food businesses.

Best for: Schools and EYFS settings, restaurants and cafés, anyone with allergen-aware policies.

Healthcare

ALS & ILS — clinical life support

⏱ 1–2 days · 📜 1-year cert · 👥 Clinical

Advanced and Immediate Life Support for clinical teams. Resuscitation Council UK-aligned content for ED, ICU, ward nurses, GP practices and allied health.

Best for: Hospital teams, GP surgeries, dental practices, private clinics.

Run on a date that suits your team. Pricing depends on course, group size and location.

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All workplace and paediatric prices are per person; group bookings cover up to 8 learners (12 on request). Onsite delivery and bespoke courses available across Cambridgeshire and the South East.

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