It has recently occurred to me that some first aid training would be a good idea. When I'm teaching in school or college there are undoubtably First Aiders about, but not necessarily in the building that I am in. When I'm teaching at home, I carry sole responsibility, although there is usually someone else in the house.

I know that I teach at least two people who have anaphylactic reactions and one who is epileptic. I haven't actively enquired of parents/adult learners whether there are any other serious medical conditions of which I should be aware.

Has anyone else taken a course to equip them for dealing with emergencies? What level of training did you go for, and who did you train with?

Sorry I am not a teacher but just wanted to say that the St John's Ambulance has very good accredited courses, you would only need a basic one. Look for your local St John's Ambulance in the phone book and contact them for charges etc.
Just wanted to suggest that.

ps very good of you to think of this

I've always used a local Adult Education course to cover first aid - it's worth checking your county's adult education service to see if there's anything suitable.

It might be worth looking at a paediatric first aid course too if most of your work is with children.