Learn first aid
Learn the key first aid skills to use in an emergency
Learning even the simplest first aid skill can make the difference in an emergency.
On this page, you can find:
- learn first aid skills online
- first aid courses and workshops
- first aid app by British Red Cross
- first aid for babies and children
- first aid teaching resources for teachers
Stay safe while giving first aid
Always consider your personal safety when giving first aid. Look out for any dangers and only act when you're confident it's safe.
Learn first aid skills online
Be confident to help someone in an emergency. Each skill provides clear instructions to help you learn first aid.
Other ways to learn first aid
Challenge yourself by taking a few minutes out of your day to learn five skills from our videos. Follow along to learn essential skills to help someone in an emergency.
Free first aid workshop for youth (ages 10-19)
A workshop where students will learn essential first aid skills. We will help them to build the confidence and willingness to help someone in an emergency, using everyday objects.
Free first aid workshop for adults (ages 19+)
These free workshops do not give you a first aid qualification, but equip you with basic skills to help in a first aid emergency. Online and face-to-face sessions are available for adults and youth people (ages 10+).
Book a first aid course
Whether you need to learn first aid for work or want to know how to help friends or family, find a course to suit you.
Access first aid advice easily
Download our free first aid app to learn and practise first aid. With our digital helper, you can have first aid skills with you wherever you go.
First aid for babies and children: free online learning
Easy-to-follow first aid skills for anyone who wants to know how to help a baby or child in an emergency. You can complete these free online learning resources at any time and at your own pace.
Teach first aid: resources for teachers
First aid champions
First aid champions is our new first aid teaching site for learners ages 5-18. Discover activities to teach first aid skills, kindness and wellbeing through engaging films, PowerPoints and quizzes.
First aid curriculum for teachers
Learn the basic guidelines for teaching first aid in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our first aid workshops, resources, and First aid Champions website help you to meet your curriculum requirements.
More free educational support
Visit the Red Cross free education page to discover more ways we can support your learning
Education resources and workshops to build skills, confidence and empathy across a range of topics from first aid and wellbeing to humanitarianism and educator development.
Donate to help communities cope in a crisis
Our free online resources and workshops teach lifesaving first aid and wellbeing skills to millions of people. We rely on donations to make this possible.
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