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Do I need first aid before my course?

Checked 23 September 2026

A resuscitation manikin laid out on a mat in an empty venue before a first aid session.

Do I need a first aid certificate before the door supervisor course?

Yes. You need a first aid qualification with at least 12 months left to run before you can take the training.

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The SIA requires it before door supervisor training and before the refresher. Emergency First Aid at Work, or an equivalent, is accepted, and our one day course provides it. You show us the certificate when you register, not the SIA.
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What if I do not have one?

Take the first aid day first, or book it alongside the course so both are done in one block.

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Emergency First Aid at Work is a one day course. Because the certificate must have at least 12 months left when you take the licence linked training, an old certificate close to expiry will not be accepted even though it is still valid.
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