Our comprehensive First Aid for Teachers Certification Course equips educators with the essential first aid knowledge, emergency response skills, and legal awareness required to protect pupils and act confidently during medical emergencies in UK school environments.

This First Aid for Teachers course focuses, school-specific first aid scenarios — ensuring teachers can respond quickly and correctly to accidents, injuries, and sudden illness. From playground incidents to classroom emergencies, you will develop the confidence to take control when it matters most.

Through this First Aid for Teachers online course, you will gain step-by-step guidance on CPR, primary assessment, injury management, and emergency procedures aligned with UK health and safety expectations. The course places strong emphasis on remaining calm under pressure while delivering potentially life-saving care.

You will also develop a clear understanding of your responsibilities under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, helping you meet safeguarding, duty of care, and workplace compliance standards expected in schools and educational settings.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited First Aid for Teachers course, you gain life-saving skills, professional confidence, and recognised certification to support your teaching career and pupil safety.

Course Overview

Career-focused First Aid for Teachers Certification is designed for UK education settings

• Fully online and flexible learning with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited first aid training aligned with UK school safety standards
• Covers CPR, emergency response, injury treatment, and risk awareness
• Practical guidance for managing medical emergencies involving children
• Includes infant and child resuscitation techniques
• Builds confidence to act quickly and calmly in high-pressure situations
• Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, early years staff, and school support workers

By the end of this First Aid for Teachers Certification Course, you will be able to:

• Understand the principles of first aid and emergency response in schools
• Conduct effective primary assessments during medical incidents
• Perform CPR confidently on adults, children, and infants
• Respond appropriately to burns, scalds, cuts, fractures, and eye injuries
• Assess and manage head injuries in children and teenagers
• Apply safe procedures for drowning and breathing emergencies
• Remain calm and decisive during high-stress situations
• Fulfil your legal responsibilities as a teacher under UK regulations

• School-based first aid response skills
• CPR and life-support techniques
• Emergency decision-making under pressure
• Risk awareness and injury prevention
• Child and infant resuscitation techniques
• Incident assessment and escalation skills
• Legal compliance and duty of care awareness
• Confidence in safeguarding pupil wellbeing

This First Aid for Teachers Certification is ideal for:

• Primary and secondary school teachers
• Teaching assistants and learning support staff
• Early years educators and nursery practitioners
• SEN teachers and support workers
• School supervisors and pastoral staff
• Supply teachers and newly qualified teachers
• Anyone responsible for child safety in education settings

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and professional training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive and engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK education and safety frameworks
• 100% online learning with instant access
• Flexible learning deadlines to suit a busy schedule

There are no formal entry requirements for this First Aid for Teachers course. To enrol, you should:

• Have a passion for education and pupil wellbeing
• Possess a basic understanding of the English language
• Be motivated to develop life-saving skills
• No prior qualifications or experience are required

After completing this First Aid for Teachers Certification, you can strengthen your suitability for roles such as:

• Classroom Teacher
• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Support Worker
• Early Years Practitioner
• School Supervisor
• Pastoral Support Officer
• Education Support Staff

First aid certification significantly enhances employability and professional credibility in UK schools.

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.