First Aid for Teachers in Edinburgh
Equip your school staff with life-saving skills tailored for the unique challenges of the classroom and playground. This specialised one-day emergency first aid course provides Edinburgh teachers with the confidence to handle medical emergencies in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. Our HSE-aligned training ensures your team is ready to protect pupils throughout the Lothians.
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Training venues in Edinburgh
British Red Cross Centre
6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ
First aid training across Greater Edinburgh and surrounding areas
Our trainers run public Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid courses at central Edinburgh venues throughout the year — with on-site delivery available anywhere across the wider region. Whether you're booking a single seat or training a whole team, you'll get a practical, HSE-aligned session led by an experienced instructor.
We support employers, schools, nurseries, charities and event organisers right across Greater Edinburgh, from city-centre offices to industrial sites on the outskirts. On-site team training keeps your people in their own environment, cuts travel time to zero and works out significantly cheaper per person than sending staff to public courses — ideal for groups of six or more.
Why Train in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh's economy spans Scotland's financial services heartland, a world-renowned tourism and festival sector, major universities, NHS Lothian, and growing logistics hubs around Edinburgh Airport and the M8. Choosing a local EFAW provider means your first-aid training reflects the real risks your staff face — whether that's a medical emergency in a busy Princes Street hotel, an incident at a university laboratory, or a workplace accident at a warehouse near the Gyle. Our trainers know the city and the Lothians, delivering recognised, practical courses that keep your organisation compliant and your people confident.
As Scotland capital, Edinburgh has a prestigious, service-led economy centred on finance, tourism and a rapidly growing tech sector. Under UK law, all employers have a legal duty to provide for the immediate care of staff, making first-aid training a vital part of business in the city.
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Getting here
Our Edinburgh training centre is located at 6 Redheughs Rigg, EH12 9DQ, in the South Gyle area just west of the city centre and close to Edinburgh Airport. The nearest train station is South Gyle, a 15-minute walk away, with regular services to Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street. Edinburgh Trams stop at Gyle Centre, an 11-minute walk from the venue, providing a direct link to the city centre and the airport. Local bus services run along Redheughs Avenue, just 6 minutes away on foot. For drivers, the venue is easily accessed from the M8 (J1), the A720 City Bypass, and the A90, with paid parking available nearby via YourParkingSpace and at the HSBC car park. Delegates travelling from Livingston, Glasgow, or Fife will find the South Gyle location particularly convenient.
Onsite first aid training in Edinburgh — we come to your workplace
We deliver this training at our South Gyle facility, conveniently located at 6 Redheughs Rigg, EH12 9DQ. This venue is perfectly positioned for those commuting from Livingston, Dunfermline, or Dalkeith via the M8 and the A720 City Bypass. For schools wishing to train multiple staff members at once, we offer bespoke on-site sessions. We can bring our trainers directly to your campus, whether you are based in the heart of the New Town or out towards Penicuik. This group approach allows us to tailor scenarios specifically to your school’s unique layout, from Victorian multi-storey buildings to modern open-plan academies, ensuring your team feels confident in their own surroundings.
- Onsite first aid training across Greater Edinburgh — trainer travels to your workplace
- In-house EFAW (1-day) or First Aid at Work (3-day) courses, 4–12 learners per session — most cost-effective from 6+
- Evening, weekend and INSET-day delivery available — minimal disruption to your team
- One fixed price — includes trainer, manikins, AED trainers and HSE-aligned certificates
per group · ex VAT
- Certified trainer on-site
- Manikins, AED trainers & PPE
- Certificates issued on the day
Free, no-obligation · most quotes within 1 hr
Industries we train across Edinburgh
Industries we train in
- • Financial Services
- • Tourism and Hospitality
- • Technology and Software
- • Higher Education and Research
- • Public Administration
- • Life Sciences
Local employers we've worked with
- • Scottish Government
- • NatWest Group (formerly RBS)
- • Baillie Gifford
- • University of Edinburgh
- • NHS Lothian
- • City of Edinburgh Council
- • Standard Life Aberdeen (abrdn)
- • Skyscanner
- • Cirrus Logic
About First Aid for Teachers training in Edinburgh
This comprehensive one-day course is delivered over six hours and is fully aligned with DfE guidance for first aid in educational settings. As a recognised training provider, we ensure our curriculum is HSE-aligned and HSE-recommended, providing you with a certificate that remains valid for three years. The syllabus is meticulously crafted to cover the specific risks found in Edinburgh’s schools, including the management of severe asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, and head injuries common in the playground or during rugby matches on the Meadows. You will also master life-saving skills such as CPR for adults and children, the use of an AED, and how to respond to choking incidents in the school canteen.
Ideal for teachers at the University of Edinburgh’s primary affiliates, local council staff, and private school faculty, the course provides a dual-focus approach. By merging adult emergency protocols with paediatric-specific techniques, we provide a streamlined solution for schools that cater to all age groups, including those following EYFS requirements. Participants will leave with a professional certification and the practical confidence to serve as a designated first aider in any Edinburgh school environment, supported by a training provider with deep roots in the local community.
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Course overview
Course overview — First Aid for Teachers
Tailored first aid training for educational professionals
What you'll learn
What's included
- Qualified instructor with school experience
- All training equipment
- 3-year certificate (course dependent)
- School-focused course manual
- Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
- Same-day digital certificate where possible, with a printable PDF to follow
- Free re-sit if you don't pass first time
Who it's for
Course syllabus
Edinburgh First Aid for Teachers — questions answered
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Reviewed by the Brity Training Team
Our training content is reviewed by experienced first aid instructors and training specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance and alignment with current workplace first aid guidance, the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines and HSE L74 first aid regulations.
Last reviewed: June 2026
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