Accredited First Aid & Mental
Health Training in Jersey
Practical, confidence-building courses delivered by healthcare
professionals – trusted by workplaces, schools and
communities across the Channel Islands.
Locally Rooted. Clinically Led.
Life Vital Academy is proudly based in Jersey and led by Geoff Benning, a highly experienced Intensive Care (ICU) nurse and clinical educator. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in emergency care, Geoff brings an exceptional level of clinical insight, calm authority, and practical teaching skill to every session. Our training goes beyond the basics – offering accredited first aid and mental health courses designed to build real confidence, meet current workplace and educational standards, and support the needs of our island community. Whether you’re a local business, school, or individual learner, we deliver relevant, scenario-based training that makes a lasting difference.
Explore Our Most Popular Training Courses
Emergency First Aid at Work
1-day practical course for low-risk workplaces, covering CPR, recovery position, and emergencies.
Paediatric First Aid
Comprehensive training for child-focused environments – ideal for parents, carers, nurseries and education staff.
Mental Health First Aid
Understand and support common mental health challenges. Ideal for teams, schools, and public settings.
Conflict Resolution
Learn to manage and de-escalate conflict. Ideal for workplaces, schools, and customer-facing teams.
Why Train with Us?
Led by Clinical Expertise
Courses developed and delivered by a trained ICU nurse with hands-on experience in real emergencies.
Based in jersey
We understand local needs and deliver training across the Channel Islands – from corporate offices to community halls.
Accredited & Workplace Compliant
We are an approved Nuco Training provider and deliver courses in association with First Aid Awards (FAA). All training meets recognised UK and Jersey standards.
Practical, Person-Focused Approach
We focus on real-life scenarios, not just theory – building skills you’ll remember when it matters most.
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FAQ’s
We offer a range of first aid courses in Jersey (Channel Islands) including Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), Paediatric First Aid, and Anaphylaxis awareness / EpiPen training. We also deliver bespoke first aid training for workplaces and specific risks.
Yes. We deliver First Aid at Work (FAW) training in Jersey for individuals and organisations. It’s ideal for workplaces that need a broader first aid capability, and we can tailor scenarios to suit your environment and risk level.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) typically takes 1 day to complete. It covers essential emergency response skills, including CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, and incident procedures.
The main difference is depth and duration:
EFAW is usually 1 day and covers essential emergency first aid skills.
FAW is typically 3 days and covers a wider range of workplace first aid situations.
If you tell us your workplace type and risk level, we’ll recommend the best option.
Yes. We provide Paediatric First Aid training in Jersey for nurseries, schools, clubs, childcare professionals, parents and carers. It focuses on the incidents most likely to involve infants and children, with practical, confidence-building scenarios.
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to spot early warning signs, start supportive conversations, and respond appropriately if someone is struggling or in crisis. It’s ideal for managers, HR teams, teachers, youth workers, customer-facing teams, and anyone who wants practical skills to support others.
Behavioural Safety training helps teams prevent incidents before they happen by understanding triggers, risk behaviours, and early warning signs. It also includes de-escalation techniques, calm communication, boundary-setting, and practical responses to reduce conflict and keep people safe.
Yes. We deliver conflict management and de-escalation training in Jersey, designed to help staff recognise escalation early, communicate effectively under pressure, and respond safely and professionally in challenging situations.
Yes. Behavioural Safety is particularly useful for hospitality, retail, reception, security, healthcare, and public-facing roles because it focuses on prevention + de-escalation-reducing incidents, improving confidence, and supporting safer outcomes for staff and customers.
Yes. We provide on-site workplace training across Jersey (Channel Islands) for First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Conflict Management, and Behavioural Safety. On-site delivery lets us tailor scenarios to your workplace and train multiple staff efficiently.
Yes. We run private group courses in Jersey for businesses, schools, nurseries, community organisations and clubs. Private sessions can be adapted to your policies, environment, and real-world scenarios for maximum relevance.
We run courses in Jersey (Channel Islands) through scheduled open courses at local venues and on-site delivery at your workplace or organisation. Some topics may also be available online, depending on the course.
Yes. Life Vital Academy is an accredited training provider with NUCO, and our first aid qualifications are awarded through First Aid Awards (FAA). Successful learners receive a recognised certificate via the relevant awarding body.
We believe life-saving skills should be fair, equitable, and accessible for everyone. We follow a UK-style pricing structure, because just because you live and work in Jersey doesn’t mean you should be charged a premium.
We won’t charge hundreds of pounds per person just to teach essential, life-saving skills – that’s our promise.
All of our prices are clearly listed on the individual course pages, and costs can vary depending on the course type, whether it’s an open course or private on-site training, and group size.
You can book online when open courses are available. If you don’t see a date that suits you, you can email learn@lifevitalacademy.co.uk to register your interest in a course.
To request a quote for workplace or group training in Jersey, contact us with:
the course(s) you want
number of learners
preferred dates/timeframe
your Jersey location (or venue preference)
We’ll recommend the best setup and send a clear quote.
Let’s Build Your Confidence To Act When It Matters
Whether it’s first aid at work, mental health support, or paediatric care – we’re here to help Jersey feel safer, more prepared, and more empowered. Want to find out more about a course or request a bespoke course? Get in touch with the team and we’ll be happy to help you on your education journey.