Creating a Nation of Lifesavers
St Andrew’s First Aid is Scotland’s dedicated first aid charity and leading first aid training provider
View all coursesFast Track Course Booking
Select your course and location below to jump straight to the available dates and book.
I need
Pick your course and location — book online in under a minute.
- Teaching Scotland first aid since 1882
- 20,000 people trained every year
- 11 training centres across Scotland
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
First Aid Training Near You
Eleven training centres across Scotland, from Inverness to Hamilton. Pick yours on the map, or we can bring the training to your premises.
Not near a venue? We deliver the same certified training on your premises, anywhere in Scotland.
On-site trainingOur People in the High-Vis Vests
More than 1,300 volunteers keep St Andrew’s First Aid running. They look after crowds at concerts, festivals and match days, teach first aid in schools and community groups, and train the next generation of lifesavers. Volunteers train for free, no experience needed.
Find the Right Course
First aid, health and safety, fire safety and mental health training, delivered by certified trainers at our venues or on your premises.
Workplace First Aid
Certified first aid at work courses for every workplace, from one-day emergency training to the full three-day qualification.
View courses
Health and Safety
Training to help your team prevent accidents and meet legal requirements, including fire marshal and manual handling courses.
View courses
Mental Health First Aid
Courses that teach your team to spot the signs of mental health issues and confidently support colleagues who need it.
View courses
Children’s First Aid
Respond to emergencies in children, with certified two-day paediatric training or one-day child and baby first aid.
View courses
Fire Safety
Gain the knowledge and skills to assess risks, prevent fires and take action in the event of a fire.
View courses
More Training Courses
Other first aid courses including safe evacuation and using an AED / defibrillator (including CPR).
View coursesYour Course Fee Supports Our Work
St Andrew’s First Aid has been teaching Scotland first aid since 1882. We are one of only three Voluntary Aid Societies in the UK and co-author the official UK First Aid Manual.
Because we are a charity, every booking certifies you and funds our volunteers, who give more than 50,000 hours a year keeping people safe at events and in communities across Scotland.
- 0Years of experience
- 0People trained every year
- 0Volunteer hours each year
- 0First aid volunteers
Four Ways to Help Create a Nation of Lifesavers
Book a Training Course
Certified first aid, health and safety and mental health training across Scotland.
View coursesBecome a Volunteer
Train for free, meet good people and be there when someone needs you.
Find out moreFree Learning Resources
Guides and skills you can pick up in minutes, free to everyone.
Start learningMake a Donation
Every donation helps us train more lifesavers and keep volunteers at Scotland’s events.
Donate todayWhat People Say About Our Training
Dougie was absolutely amazing he was so knowledgeable in the subject and also delivered the training in a way that was enjoyable… I’ve learnt more on this course than any other all thanks to the high standard of knowledge from the trainer.James Ford, Trustpilot review
Fantastic course. Simple, effective and covers many different situations and possibilities. Colin was an incredible teacher, very clear and concise… Did the full 3 day course for my workplace, and couldn’t have imagined it going better.Harris Butler-Reid, Trustpilot review
I completed my Fire Marshal Training in Edinburgh and found it very beneficial… Ian was brilliant at keeping everyone engaged and involved and brought a lot of experience and great stories to the training.Courtney, Trustpilot review
I really enjoyed the training. Chris was knowledgeable and kept the session engaging throughout… I came away feeling much more confident in my first aid knowledge.Rita, Trustpilot review
Colin did a great job over the three days. I enjoyed this course very much. Thank you for all your help and your patience.Alan Graham, Trustpilot review
Had a great experience, feel that I could cope in an emergency now. Have much more confidence, our instructor was amazing, top job.Elaine Barr, Trustpilot review
Excellent training experience. The course was well organized, engaging, and easy to follow… I left feeling much more confident in my ability to respond in a first aid situation. Highly recommended.Stu, Trustpilot review
Chris was a delight to have as a Trainer… Would recommend it to anyone who was thinking of doing First Aid. It’s a great skill to have.Elaine Clarke, Trustpilot review
I have had first aid training in the past but I think Tony was an excellent trainer… It was an informative and enjoyable session.C Millar, Trustpilot review
Read more reviews on Trustpilot.
Book Your First Aid Course Today
Search live course dates at your nearest venue, or tell us where to bring the training.
Not ready to book? Take our free first aid learning resources with you.