How long does a first aid course take?

A full first aid, CPR and AED certification runs for one day (roughly 6–7 hours including a break). CPR-only or AED-only sessions run to 3 hours.

What certification will I receive?

Depending on the course, an HSI Basic First Aid, CPR & AED certificate, or a PADI EFR Primary + Secondary Care certificate. Both are internationally recognised and valid for 2 years.

How often do I need to re-certify?

Every 2 years. We run the full syllabus each time rather than a short refresher — students retain far more when they cover the whole course from the start.

Do you offer training in Trinidad, St Lucia or other Caribbean islands?

Yes — we regularly deliver group training across the Caribbean for dive operators, hospitality groups and multi-island businesses. See our Caribbean training page or send an enquiry through the Business page.

First Aid Training in Barbados — CPR, AED & Emergency Response

First aid training in Barbados falls into two camps: the classroom-and-slides approach, and the get-your-hands-on-it approach. We are firmly the second. Every course is scenario-based, students spend the majority of their time actually practising the techniques, and the certificates we issue are recognised worldwide.

Who we train in Barbados

Individuals — parents, retirees, students, teachers, babysitters, professionals updating a lapsed certificate.
Businesses — from single-office teams to nationwide operators. Full list of named clients on our home page.
Dive operators & watersports — PADI EFR Primary and Secondary Care, delivered on-site at your dive shop or beach base.
Schools & daycares — teachers, aftercare staff, and student courses tailored to age.
Medical & dental practices — advanced modules on top of core first aid, matched to your practice's specific risk profile.

Courses available

Full first aid, CPR & AED — 1-day certification. Every student starts from the fundamentals.
CPR & AED — 3-hour focused certification, ideal for renewals and quick team upskilling.
PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) — Primary + Secondary Care, 1–2 days, includes dive-team scenarios.
Workplace first-aider certification — HSI Basic First Aid, CPR & AED, meets OSH Act general-duty expectations.
Re-certification — every 2 years, the full course again. We don't run short refreshers: our students consistently retain more by covering the whole syllabus start-to-finish.

What a full-day course covers

Scene safety and primary assessment.
Adult, child and infant CPR + AED use.
Choking, unconsciousness, recovery position.
Bleeding control, wound management and shock.
Burns, fractures, sprains and spinal-injury handling.
Medical emergencies — heart attack, stroke, seizure, diabetic, asthma, severe allergic reaction.
Environmental — heat exhaustion, dehydration, marine-life injuries.
End-to-end scenario runs on real timings.

Accreditations

We're an approved PADI training partner, an HSI Approved Training Center, and an EFR Instructor facility. Every certificate we issue is verifiable through the accrediting body and accepted by international employers, cruise lines, and dive operators worldwide.

Where courses are held

Individual public courses run at our training locations in Warrens and Collymore Rock. Business courses run at your site — anywhere on the island. We bring every piece of equipment needed.

Cost of first aid training in Barbados

Individual courses start at BBD $250 per person — all-in, no surprise add-ons, includes your certificate. A $50 deposit secures your seat and the balance is due on the day. Private and corporate group training is a flat BBD $1,950 for the whole group, delivered on-site with all equipment provided. Get a specific quote through our Business page.

The record

1,000+ students trained. 10+ years in operation. 5.0 average Google rating across 250+ reviews. Named clients range from Barbados' largest industrial groups (Goddard Enterprises, ANSA McAL, A.S. Brydens, West Indies Rum Distillery, Berger Paints) to national institutions (Barbados Revenue Authority, Transport Board, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.), to dive operators (Tiami, Cool Runnings, Real Spirit, Sugar Blue), to schools (The Codrington School, YMCA, SJPI).

Frequently asked questions

How much does first aid training cost in Barbados?: Individual public courses start at BBD $250 per person, all-in. Private and corporate group training is a flat BBD $1,950 for the whole group, delivered on-site at your workplace. A $50 deposit secures your seat and the balance is due on the day of the course.
How long does a first aid course take?: A full first aid, CPR and AED certification runs for one day (roughly 6–7 hours including a break). CPR-only or AED-only sessions run to 3 hours.
What certification will I receive?: Depending on the course, an HSI Basic First Aid, CPR & AED certificate, or a PADI EFR Primary + Secondary Care certificate. Both are internationally recognised and valid for 2 years.
Where are courses held?: Individual public courses run at our training locations in Warrens and Collymore Rock. Business courses run at your site — anywhere on the island. We bring every piece of equipment needed.
How often do I need to re-certify?: Every 2 years. We run the full syllabus each time rather than a short refresher — students retain far more when they cover the whole course from the start.
Do you offer training in Trinidad, St Lucia or other Caribbean islands?: Yes — we regularly deliver group training across the Caribbean for dive operators, hospitality groups and multi-island businesses. See our Caribbean training page or send an enquiry through the Business page.

First aid training in Barbados