Gain a qualification in first aid training for your work or for everyday life with Dumfries and Galloway College.
With a range of courses suitable for individuals or businesses, you could upskill and get one step ahead in your career.
Qualsafe Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials (RQF)
The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials (RQF) (SCQF L5) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to empower individuals with the confidence and skills to respond effectively to a range of first aid emergencies.


Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Designed for those responsible for the care of children, it prepares individuals to handle a wide variety of incidents that may occur in early years, childcare, or educational settings.
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a formally accredited qualification that equips individuals with the skills needed to respond effectively in urgent medical situations within the workplace.


Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
Whether you’re leading expeditions, instructing adventure sports, or supervising remote youth programmes, this 2-day course provides the advanced first aid skills needed when professional medical help may be hours away.
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (annual refresher) (RQF)
This half-day refresher course is designed to help qualified first aiders maintain their confidence and competence in delivering effective first aid.


Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Requalification (RQF)
This requalification course is designed for individuals who currently hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and need to renew their qualification to continue acting as designated workplace first aiders.
First Aid for Mental Health
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.


Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
The course is suitable for all persons within a workplace but is aimed at those who hold a supervisory/managerial level position and who have responsibility for implementing a positive mental health culture and responsibility for First Aid for Mental Health within an organisation.
Awareness of Mental Health First Aid
This course is suitable for everyone as it provides overall knowledge to help you recoginise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.
