How Many First Aiders Does My Business Need?
The HSE does not give a magic number. Here is how to work out the right number of first aiders for your workplace, and which course they need.
Bournemouth · Poole · Dorset
Training that keeps your people safe and your business compliant
Accredited Fire Marshal, First Aid and NVQ Health & Safety courses delivered in Bournemouth, Poole and across Dorset. Book a public course date online or bring the training to your workplace.
- Regulated, HSE compliant qualifications
- Small groups, hands on practice
- Secure online booking with PayPal
Which course do I need?
Answer three quick questions and we will point you to the right one.
Fully insured trainer
Certificates issued fast
We come to you across Dorset
Evening and weekend dates
Fire, first aid and health and safety courses
Everything a business in Bournemouth, Poole or Dorset needs to stay safe and compliant, from a two hour fire awareness session to the full three day First Aid at Work.
Fire Safety Training
Fire Safety
Fire Marshal Training
Half day course for nominated fire marshals and fire wardens
Fire Safety
Fire Safety Awareness Training
Two hour essential fire safety course for all staff
First Aid Training
First Aid
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
One day HSE compliant first aid course for low risk workplaces
First Aid
First Aid at Work (FAW)
The full three day first aid qualification for higher risk workplaces
First Aid
First Aid at Work Requalification
Two day refresher to renew your FAW certificate before it expires
First Aid
Paediatric First Aid
Ofsted and EYFS compliant two day course for those working with children
First Aid
Basic Life Support & AED
Three hour CPR and defibrillator course, perfect as an annual refresher
Health & Safety Qualifications
Health & Safety
Level 1 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Half day introduction for new starters and all employees
Health & Safety
Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace
One day course for staff with health and safety responsibilities
Health & Safety
Level 3 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Three day qualification for managers, supervisors and safety leads
Next public course dates in Bournemouth
Book a single place or a few, pay online and you are done. Places are limited so everyone gets hands on time.
| Date | Course | Venue | Places left | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 15 Sept 2026 | Fire Safety Awareness Training | Bournemouth Training Centre | 12 left | £45 | Book |
| Fri, 18 Sept 2026 | Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) | Bournemouth Training Centre | 12 left | £95 | Book |
| Mon, 21 Sept 2026 to Wed, 23 Sept 2026 |
First Aid at Work (FAW) | Bournemouth Training Centre | 12 left | £225 | Book |
| Thu, 24 Sept 2026 to Fri, 25 Sept 2026 |
First Aid at Work Requalification | Bournemouth Training Centre | 12 left | £165 | Book |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 to Mon, 28 Sept 2026 |
Paediatric First Aid | Bournemouth Training Centre | 12 left | £140 | Book |
| Wed, 30 Sept 2026 | Basic Life Support & AED | Bournemouth Training Centre | 12 left | £55 | Book |
Meet your trainer
Training by Karlene, not a slideshow
Karlene set up Health and Safety Guru because too much workplace training is dull, rushed and forgotten by lunchtime. Her courses are practical, relaxed and rooted in real incidents from real Dorset workplaces, so your staff remember what to do when it counts.
- Regulated qualifications from Ofqual recognised awarding bodies
- Maximum 12 delegates on practical courses
- All equipment supplied, including live fire rig and AED trainers
- Free advice on how many first aiders and fire marshals you need
How booking works
1
Pick a course
Use the course finder or browse the list. Not sure? Call us and we will help.
2
Choose a date
Public dates in Bournemouth, or request a date at your workplace.
3
Pay securely
PayPal or card. Instant confirmation by email with everything you need.
4
Get certified
Turn up, learn, practise, and leave with your certificate.
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Health and safety training in Bournemouth and across Dorset
Health and Safety Guru provides accredited fire marshal training, fire safety awareness, Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, paediatric first aid and Level 1, 2 and 3 health and safety qualifications to employers in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the wider Dorset and Hampshire area. Public courses run from our Bournemouth training venue, and on site training is available at your premises anywhere from Weymouth to Southampton.
Whether you run a hotel on the seafront, a care home in Poole, a building site in Christchurch or an office in the town centre, Karlene will make sure your team has the skills and certificates the law requires.