Highland First Aid Ltd

24/05/2026

Fun. Focused. Genuinely useful.

First aid training people actually want to be on.

This is what a day with us looks like.

10/05/2026

Full!

Sorry this course is now full, we still have spaces: 15th of June, 13th of July, 24th of August and the 21st of September.

First Aid course in Fort William

Final Space Remaining – Tuesday, 19th May!

Looking to refresh your first aid skills or gain a new qualification?

We have one final place left on our upcoming "Open to All" first aid course in Fort William.

Whether you're a local resident, a business owner, or an outdoor professional, this course is open to everyone!

Venue & Atmosphere

Join us at the Kilmallie Free Church (Glenpane Street, Caol, PH33 7AU).

We pride ourselves on hosting in a bright, modern venue where you can enjoy:

* Freshly brewed coffee & a selection of teas.
* Hot chocolate and fresh fruit provided throughout the day.
* A relaxed, welcoming environment.

Why Highland First Aid?

Don’t just take our word for it!

We have over 100 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ -star Google reviews!

Our learners love that our courses are "active and engaging"rather than just powerpoint.

Choose the Qualification You Need:

You can use this session to complete or revalidate several different certificates, including:

Emergency First Aid at Work (6 Hours)
+F Forestry Emergency First Aid (8 Hours)
First Aid at Work (3-Day Initial or 2-Day Revalidation)
16-Hour Outdoor First Aid (Perfect for instructors and estate workers)
8-Hour Outdoor First Aid

🗓️ How to Book

Spaces move fast (we are usually fully booked 1–2 weeks in advance!), so grab this last spot while it's available.

👉 Book & Pay Online: [https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/](https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/)

Prefer an Invoice?
No problem! We can invoice employers or individuals directly with BACS details. Just send us a message or email to arrange.

See you there!

23/04/2026

We did do the course outside after all!

23/04/2026

just getting ready to deliver today's course, trying to work out if we can do it outside today!

22/03/2026

🕺 THE CPR DEBATE: Why the Bee Gees are officially "Too Slow" 🩺

We often use songs to get the CPR compression rate of 100 to 120 beats a minute in our learners minds.

If you've been on one of our courses, you probably heard me singing along to "Nelly the elephant". Sorry about my singing!

But, is that the right pace?

We’ve been having a right old "rigorous" debate in the office this week about this.

It started with the classics, the Bee Gees "staying alive". but we quickly realized that what we thought was the gold standard might actually be letting us down in a crisis.

So, we did the math. Here is the official Highland First Aid breakdown of why your playlist matters for survival:

📉 The "Stayin' Alive" Trap
For years, everyone pointed to the Bee Gees. But at 103 BPM, it’s sitting right at the bottom of the recommended range. The problem? Human nature.

Research shows that once fatigue sets in (and it hits fast!), rescuers naturally start to slow down. If you start at 103, you’ll almost certainly drop below the critical 100 BPM mark within a minute. It’s the "acceptable-but-barely" force vector—and we don't do "barely" in Fort William!

🏎️ The Burnout Factor
On the flip side, if you try to go too fast (looking at you, Baby Shark), you hit the Rescuer Fatigue Vector. You’ll be gaffed before the ambulance even clears the roundabout.

🏆 THE "GOLDILOCKS" ZONE: 110 BPM
After our analysis, ABBA’s "Dancing Queen" has emerged as the undisputed champion.

Ironically, 110 BPM is the absolute "Eureka" point. It’s fast enough that even if you tire slightly, you stay well above the 100 BPM safety floor, but it’s sustainable enough to keep you going without collapsing.

The Conclusive Finding: "Dancing Queen" is the ideal, psychologically resilient, and—most importantly—rhythmically superior target for the Highlands.

Check the slide for the full data!
👇

Or, follow this link for the full story and an extended playlist!

https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/post/what-tune-for-cpr

https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk
For our monthly open courses in Fort William or travelling to you to deliver a First day course for your community or workplace.

08/03/2026

Fort William First Aid courses each month:

20th April, 19th of May, 15th June, 13th July, 24th Aug.

Emergency First Aid at Work 6hrs: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work-fort-william

Plus F forestry Emergency First Aid at Work 8hrs: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/plus-f-emergency-first-aid-at-work-forestry-first-aid

First Aid at Work 18 hours: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/first-aid-at-work-fort-william

Revalidation First Aid atWork 12 hours : https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/revalidation-first-aid-at-work-fort-william

16 hour Outdoor First Aid: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/16-hour-outdoor-first-aid-fort-william

8 hour Outdoor First: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/8-hour-outdoor-first-aid-fort-william

2nd March Emergency Paediatric First Aid 6 hours: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/copy-of-emergency-paediatric-first-aid

Book online or contact us at
simon@highlandfirstaid.co.uk
07542 221937

20/02/2026

Two places left on our March 9th Fort William first aid course.

Emergency First Aid at Work 6hrs: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work-fort-william

Plus F forestry Emergency First Aid at Work 8hrs: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/plus-f-emergency-first-aid-at-work-forestry-first-aid

First Aid at Work 18 hours: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/first-aid-at-work-fort-william

Revalidation First Aid atWork 12 hours : https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/revalidation-first-aid-at-work-fort-william

16 hour Outdoor First Aid: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/16-hour-outdoor-first-aid-fort-william

8 hour Outdoor First: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/8-hour-outdoor-first-aid-fort-william

2nd March Emergency Paediatric First Aid 6 hours: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/copy-of-emergency-paediatric-first-aid

Book online or contact us at
simon@highlandfirstaid.co.uk
07542 221937

12/02/2026

Emergency Paediatric First Aid – Fort William (6-Hour Course)

Six-hour Emergency Paediatric First Aid course running on 2 March at Kilmallie Free Church, Caol, Fort William. 9-4pm.

Cost: £129 (no VAT payable)

Suitable for:
• Childminders
• Early years practitioners
• Nursery workers
• Anyone working with children
• Parents and grandparents who want practical first aid skills

Delivered in a practical, supportive, and structured format by an experienced instructor and father, with clear coaching and straightforward explanations.

Included on the day:
• Fresh coffee and a range of teas
• Sparkling water
• Fruit available throughout the course

Provider: Highland First Aid — over 100 five-star Google reviews.

Book online here: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/copy-of-emergency-paediatric-first-aid

Or phone the first aid coach- Simon 07542 221937

13/08/2025

A new driving theory test will include questions on how to use an AED and do CPR! 

We cover CPR and AED use in all our courses. No one has to share a CPR mannequin or an AED. Everyone gets their own clean ones to practice on.

No time wasting, no hygiene problems.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-theory-test-questions-aim-to-boost-cardiac-arrest-survival-rate?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4tc1MznmNSkKRBbw4oQ8bh8zxsxj3tg_CJCL65uBOXg36F8PnkGgwhNB4-og_aem_czG6sWjskUuErpu9v9Gtaw

From 2026, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators to boost cardiac arrest survival.

05/08/2025

I am checking all the wipes in our first aid kits because of this advice from UK Government.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7c3vUtLqUbhplX45sqsBxrB1JBCB_9LehezrM0mFUBXcGZf2Gq8OKEvk0nMQ_aem_z-U751NE61uFhI-v2TETcw

Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.