Is There an Exam at the End of a First Aid Course?

What Happens During Practical Assessment?

Your trainer watches you perform skills such as CPR, helping an unresponsive person and helping someone who is choking. You practise with CPR manikins, defibrillators, choking jackets, EpiPen trainers and more before showing what you have learnt.

• Watch your trainer demonstrate the technique.
• Try it yourself and ask questions while learning.
• Show that you can perform the required skills during assessment.

Is There a Written or Online Test?

You can be asked written or spoken questions during training to check your understanding. These are part of the course assessment, rather than a separate final exam.

If you choose blended learning, complete the online learning and its knowledge checks as well as the practical assessment. A specific awarding organisation’s certificate can have its own assessment requirements; if you need that option, check its course details.

How Can I Prepare?

Complete any required online learning before your practical day. You do not need a medical background to learn these skills.

Tell us about access or learning support needs before the course so we can discuss them privately. During training, ask for an explanation or another demonstration when you need one.

What if I Find a Skill Difficult?

You have time to practise during training, and your trainer can explain techniques and give feedback. To pass, you need to complete the course and demonstrate the required skills.

If a practical task or learning need concerns you, contact us so we can explain the activities and discuss support privately.