The British Red Cross educates people in life-saving skills, enabling them to respond to emergencies in their communities.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are involved in accidents in the course of their everyday lives. This can be frightening, but often serious injuries can be prevented by first aid knowledge.
We run courses and talks to members of the public, groups and schools. Open from the age of five and up, courses vary in length from two to 28 hours.
Please refer to how to book a course once you are ready.
Course list (please note all courses can be adapted)
Save A Life
2-hour course
Covers resuscitation, recovery position plus a little bit on bleeding
save a life course details
Emergency Life Support
4-hour course
Covers resuscitation, recovery position, bleeding, burns and choking
emergency life support course details
Basic First Aid
7-hour course
Covers the above in more depth plus major illness and fractures
basic first aid course details
Standard First Aid
28 hours
Covers all of the above with deeper theory and a lot more practical time
standard first aid course details
Practical First Aid
14 hours
Covers key life-saving skills and provides an opportunity to learn the first aid response to the most common accidents and situations
practical first aid course details
Youth First Aid
Consists of two modules
Covers accidents, unconsciousness, resuscitation and more
youth first aid course details
Other Information
Courses can be delivered at schools, colleges and halls by arrangement. Bespoke training sessions can be prepared on request. We also offer talks about the British Red Cross and our services. Please contact us for more details.
How to Book your Course
Once you have decided on the course which is right for you, you can apply online.
If you are an individual looking to book a course please complete the individual booking form
If you are a group looking to book a course please complete the group booking form
You can also print off a form using the download to the right of the page and send to the address given, together with your payment. A representative of the Red Cross will contact you to confirm your place on the course you have selected.
Cambridge Branch:
Unit C
511 Coldhams Lane
Cambridge CB1 3JS
Telephone: 0845 054 7007
Lisette King: 01473 219260
E-mail: lking@redcross.org.uk | 
