Accidents and injuries can happen at anytime, anywhere, for any number of reasons, making our First Aid course essential for any professional working with horses.
Following a BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course, you can keep your training up-to-date with our handy BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course.
You will:
- Gain a basic overview of first aid procedures
- Learn how to administer first aid
- Learn what to do if you are first on the scene of an accident
- Learn essential help to provide until a professional arrives
First Aid (England, Wales and Scotland):
There are plenty of course dates available, please ensure you complete a refresher course within 30 days from your previous certificate expiry. Failure to do so will to do so will mean you must complete the Initial First Aid course.
Northern Ireland and Ireland:
Please see further down the available initial and refresher courses. If you have any queries please contact Susan Spratt at susan.spratt@bhs.org.uk, 02842 788681 or 07808 141079.
BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course
- For anyone with no first aid training, or whose qualification has lapsed
- On completion, you will receive an e-certificate of achievement, valid for two years.
BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course
- For anyone who has previously been awarded the BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course certificate to update your skills and knowledge
- For anyone who has previously been awarded the HSE First Aid at Work certificate
- If your first aid has already lapsed, you can book onto this course within 30 days from your previous certificate expiry date.
Other First Aid Courses Accepted by the BHS
- HSE First Aid at Work certificates can be accepted (Three- or four-day courses only).
- Ofqual Accredited Level 3 certificate (Three day courses only).
- First Aid Response Exam run under the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)
First Aid Training Course Dates
To book the BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course, please provide evidence of previous attendance at a first aid at work or BHS first aid course. If this qualification has lapsed, you will be asked to attend our two-day BHS First Aid Initial Course.
Scotland
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13-14 Nov Initial Stirling Hub Book Here
15 Nov Refresher Stirling Hub Book Here
4th Dec Refresher Stirling Hub Book Here
24-25th Jan Initial Albacare, Scotland Book here
30th Jan Refresher Fairways Golf Club, Inverness Book Here
12-13th Feb Initial The Cabin, Scotland Book Here
7th Feb Refresher Stirling Agricultural Centre Book Here
14th Feb Refresher The Cabin, Scotland Book Here
Northern Ireland
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Republic of Ireland
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If you live in the Republic of Ireland you should do the First Aid Responder Course (FAR). This is the equivalent to the First Aid at Work Course in the UK. This course is accepted by the British Horse Society.
This course replaces the old occupational first aid and is three days in duration. You receive a nationally recognised certificate issued by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council which is valid for two years
East Midlands
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East of England
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London
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North of England
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North West of England
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South East
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South West
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Wales
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West Midlands
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26-27 February Initial BHS HQ Book Here
28 February Refresher BHS HQ Book Here
20th-21st March Initial Berriewood Farm Book Here
22nd March Refresher Berriewood Farm Book Here
15th-16th April Initial Ingestre Stables Book Here
17th April Refresher Ingestre Stables Book Here
17th June Refresher BHS HQ Book Here
18th-19th June Initial BHS HQ Book Here
Who is this course for?
Anyone working with horses including:
- Coaches*
- Grooms and stable managers
- Professional riders
- Volunteers
- Fence judges
*BHS Accredited Professional Coaches are required to keep their first aid qualification up-to-date. This course does not count towards CPD for Accredited Coaches.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 16 years old. Attendees between the ages of 14 and 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
When booking the BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course, we ask that you provide evidence of previous attendance at a first aid at work or BHS first aid course. If this qualification has lapsed, you will be asked to attend our two-day BHS First Aid Initial Course.
Cost
2023 Course Fees
- This course is free of charge for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches*
- BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course – £188
- BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course – £117
Please remember if you are a BHS Accredited Professional Coach*, just one of your many benefits is that these courses are included in your membership fees.
*those that take out the full Accredited Professional Coach package
Please make yourself familiar with our booking terms and conditions, if you need to make changes to your booking you may be subject to an additional charge.
