Learn how to handle emergencies confidently on a first aid course at Edinburgh Napier, from our expert clinicians who have first-hand clinical and trauma experience.

Why do a first aid course at Edinburgh Napier? Our first aid training courses provide the complete set of practical skills you need to become a confident first-aider. Our courses meet the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (first aid) regulations.

We offer a number of first aid courses, all taught in the Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre (SCSC) at Edinburgh Napier University, a state-of-the-art facility with specialist equipment to simulate a healthcare environment

Meet industry regulations in the workplace

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. 

Quality assurance

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides a due diligence checklist to ensure quality and the SCSC team meets this requirement. We follow due process with regarding to both internal and external moderation and are quality assured by Good Skills Training

We offer the following first aid courses:

Our courses are comprehensive, flexible, and available for groups.

Our courses are comprehensive, flexible, and available for groups

Who will teach me?

Our team of first aid instructors are also qualified specialist nurses and educators with extensive clinical and educational experience who provide a level of first aid training that rivals our most established competitors.

Our technical team of experienced medical makeup artists create realistic injuries including wounds, lacerations, burns and bruising to better prepare you for real-life emergency situations.

Additional information

What past participants have said

'Very good - the instructor kept things simple and relevant and related things back to my own workplace needs.'

'Excellent course presented by professional, credible staff. Good teaching aids and course materials.'

'I thought the experience of the staff was the most valuable part of the course. You felt they really knew what they were talking about and that they were flexible enough to make it a relaxing and encouraging experience. I felt at ease and comfortable throughout.'

How to book bespoke or group courses

We can tailor our courses to a time that suits you, and we also cater for organisations and larger groups (of up to 12 candidates per class to ensure a high level of individual attention). For more information or to arrange a course, please contact the team at FirstAidTraining@napier.ac.uk.

Where will I be taught?

Getting here

Our Sighthill campus is well-served by public transport to and from the centre of the city, including the Edinburgh Trams system, and is less than five miles from Edinburgh airport. In addition, there are numerous cycle paths in the area and bike storage facilities on site.

By bus

Several Lothian Buses services from the city centre and Edinburgh Airport stop close to the campus:

  • Services 3,21,25,32,34, 36 and Citylink 300 from the city centre stop at bus stop 'Sighthill Shops' on Calder Road.
  • Services 2,12 and 22 from the city centre stop at bus stop 'Bankhead (W)' on Bankhead Drive.
  • Citylink 300 from Edinburgh Airport (Stance F) stops at bus stop 'Sighthill' on Calder Road.
  • Service 36 serves all three of our campuses.
Edinburgh boasts a very efficient network of environmentally friendly buses that will take you all across the city and out to the suburbs. All our campuses are served by Lothian Buses offers for a flat-rate fare throughout the city, making getting to university cheap and easy. What's more, full-time students are also eligible for a Student Ridacard offering discounted travel.

A Transport for Edinburgh app is available free for smartphones and offers live bus information and electronic ticketing.

By tram

The Edinburgh Trams service is a great way to travel across the city. From Newhaven, through Leith, along Princes Street, past Haymarket and out to the airport, the tram is direct and also operates on a flat rate fare or you can use your Ridacard. 

Getting to our Sighthill campus by tram is easy – just get off at the 'Bankhead' stop. To get here from Edinburgh Airport, take the tram with the destination 'Newhaven' and alight at the 'Bankhead' stop (approximately 16 minutes). Cross Bankhead Drive, and continue walking up to the University (approximately 10 minutes on foot).

A Transport for Edinburgh app  is available free for smartphones and offers live tram information and electronic ticketing.

By train

Edinburgh Park railway station is around 1.5km away while Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket are situated in the city centre. From Edinburgh Waverley, take a Lothian Bus 3, 22 or 25 from Princes Street, or you can get bus number 3 or 25 at Haymarket, from the Dalry Road stop, or an Edinburgh Tram from directly outside the station.

Timetables and further information on rail services can be found through National Rail Enquiries.

By bike

Edinburgh is home to an expanding network of cycle paths and covered and secure bike storage as well as shower facilities are available at the campus. The City of Edinburgh Council publishes useful information on planning cycle routes within the city.

By car

The campus is situated on the main A71 road to the west of the city. It is easily accessible from the M8, M9 and Edinburgh City Bypass. Please note that on-campus parking is strictly by permit only, with limited on-street parking available in the surrounding area.

Disabled access guide

For a detailed access guide to our Sighthill campus, please visit here.

Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre

Edinburgh Napier University
Sighthill Campus
Sighthill Court
Edinburgh EH11 4BN

0131 455 3206