Complete a first aid course
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
Knowing what to do in the first minutes of an emergency makes you useful to everyone around you, from family to strangers. In-person classes include hands-on practice, which is what turns knowledge into something you could actually use.
GentleUnder £100 / $130An afternoonIndoorsAlone or with othersUK and US
How to start
- Choose a provider: British Red Cross or St John Ambulance in the UK, American Red Cross in the US.
- Pick a format that suits you, whether online, in person, or a blend of both.
- Book a place and complete the course through to the end.
Where to go
- British Red Cross: first aid UK
- St John Ambulance: training courses UK
- American Red Cross: first aid classes US
We opened these links on 6 October 2026 and found them to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. Courses and classes have start dates and can fill up, so the plan begins with finding and booking one. Kit comes after the first session, once you know what you need.
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