Blended first aid learning — online theory and practical
FAIB accredited · 3-year certificate

Blended learning first aid courses

Theory in your own time, practical with a trainer. Blended learning splits a first aid course into an online module people complete individually, then a shorter face-to-face session onsite — less time off the floor, the same accredited outcome.

Online + practicalLess time off the floorSame certificatePractical onsite
What people say

Trusted by teams across the South East

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    Really informative, thorough and helpful. Thank you!

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    Very informative and a great trainer. Would highly recommend.

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    Great course - very informative, learnt a lot! Fantastic teacher - fun and kept everyone engaged!

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    Excellent course and great trainer.

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    The trainer was really informative and engaging and made the topic easy to understand and remember.

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    Very informative course, easy to follow, great teaching. Thank you!

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Accreditation

Recognised training, properly assessed

Our courses are FAIB accredited and aligned to HSE guidance, with practical assessment and course materials included.

FAIB — First Aid Industry BodyFOFATO — Federation of First Aid Training Organisations
FAIB Accredited Courses
3-Year Certification
HSE-Aligned Training
DfE / Ofsted Relevant
Experienced Trainers
Practical Assessment
Training Materials Included
Who it's for

Who blended learning is for

Blended learning suits any team that struggles to release everyone for a full day at once. If you run shifts, cover multiple sites, or work rotas in hospitality, retail or care, splitting the theory from the practical makes training far easier to schedule.

Shift-based teams
People who cannot all be off the floor on the same day.
Multi-site employers
Organisations coordinating training across several locations.
Hospitality, retail and care
Rota-driven settings where cover is tight.
Self-directed learners
Staff happy to work through theory at their own pace.
What it covers

How blended learning works

The same competencies as the classroom course, delivered in two parts.

Online theory module completed individually, in advance
Work through the knowledge at your own pace
A shorter face-to-face practical with a trainer
Hands-on skills assessed in person
The same syllabus as the classroom equivalent
The same FAIB-accredited certificate
Practical delivered onsite at your premises
Certificate valid for three years

A blended certificate is the same standard as a fully classroom-based one — same accreditation, same three-year validity. The delivery is split; the rigour is not. For the full skills detail, see Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work.

Is it right for you?

The honest pros and cons

The upside is scheduling: your team completes the theory whenever it suits them, and the in-person day is shorter, so you lose less operational time. The outcome — the certificate and the standard — is identical to the classroom route.

The trade-off is that the online part needs a little self-discipline; people have to actually complete it before the practical. And the hands-on session is still essential, because first aid skills have to be practised in person. If your team would rather do everything in one go, the standard classroom courses are still there.

Practical CPR session with a trainer
Onsite delivery

Practical delivered onsite

The hands-on half comes to you.

Once your team has completed the online theory, we run the practical session at your premises — shorter than a full classroom day, and scheduled around your rota.

Online theory in advance
Shorter onsite practical
Scheduled around shifts
Small groups
Same accredited outcome
Materials included
FAQ

Blended learning questions

What do you mean by blended learning?
Blended learning combines online theory, completed individually in your own time, with a shorter in-person practical session led by a trainer. You get the flexibility of e-learning and the hands-on assessment first aid needs.
What best describes blended learning?
Online theory plus in-person practical. The knowledge component is done at your own pace online; the physical skills are taught and assessed face-to-face with a trainer onsite.
What are the downsides of blended learning?
The online part needs some self-discipline — it has to be completed before the practical — and a hands-on session is still required, because first aid skills must be practised in person. For teams who prefer one continuous day, the classroom courses suit better.
Is a blended certificate the same as classroom?
Yes. A blended course carries the same FAIB accreditation and the same three-year validity as the fully classroom-based equivalent. The delivery is split; the standard is the same.
Do you deliver the practical onsite?
Yes. Once the online module is done, the practical runs at your workplace and can be timed to fall between shifts.

Book a blended course

Tell us your team size and shift pattern, and we'll set up the online theory and a practical session that fits.

Areas we cover

Onsite across Berkshire & the South East

Based in Windsor, we deliver First Aid, Fire Safety and Mental Health First Aid training at your premises across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey.

Aim2Aid First Aid & Fire Safety Training
70 Fountain Gardens, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3SX
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Berkshire
Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Bracknell, Ascot.
Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Aylesbury.
Hampshire
Basingstoke, Farnborough, Fleet, Winchester.
Oxfordshire
Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Bicester, Abingdon, Didcot.
Surrey
Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Staines.
Quick quote

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Tell us a little about your organisation and the training you need. We'll help you find the right option — no obligation.

No obligation
Flexible training dates
Experienced trainers
Quoted prices include VAT

Training prices start from £350. Ask us for a quote for your course and group.

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