First Aid Training Market Report 2025

This first aid training market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The first aid training market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.34 billion in 2024 to $4.76 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growing number of workplace accidents, increasing awareness of health and safety regulations, rise in public health emergencies, expansion of emergency response training programs, increasing focus on safety in schools and public places, and development of comprehensive first-aid training standards.

The first aid training market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in training technology and simulation tools, growing adoption of online and mobile learning platforms, increasing emphasis on workplace safety and compliance, rising number of health and safety regulations globally, increasing awareness of the importance of first aid in emergencies, and increasing consumer health concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of VR and AR technologies for enhanced training experiences, increasing use of AI for personalized training solutions, growing popularity of mobile and online training modules, development of specialized training for different industries, rising demand for certification and accreditation in first aid, and expansion of training programs into emerging markets.

The increasing incidence of workplace accidents is expected to drive growth in the first aid training market. Workplace accidents involve unexpected incidents or injuries that occur during work-related activities, causing harm to employees or damage to property. The rise in such accidents is linked to higher workloads, inadequate safety measures, and insufficient training in expanding industries. First aid training is crucial as it equips employees to provide immediate care, which can reduce injury severity and save lives. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in December 2023 that private industry employers in the US recorded 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, a 7.5% increase from 2021. This increase was driven by a 4.5% rise in injuries, totaling 2.3 million cases, and a 26.1% rise in illnesses, reaching 460,700 cases. Thus, the growing number of workplace accidents is fueling the expansion of the first aid training market.

Leading companies in the first aid training market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as smartphone-based distance learning, to improve accessibility and engagement. Smartphone-based distance learning involves using mobile apps or platforms to deliver educational content and training remotely. For example, in September 2023, the Red Cross of Rwanda, a non-profit organization based in Rwanda, launched the First Aid in Africa app. Available for download on Google Play and the App Store, the app offers access to 17 first aid topics in local languages, along with quizzes and illustrations to aid learning. The training program includes both online learning and practical training components.

In June 2024, Thompson Safety, a US-based company known for its extensive range of waterproofing products and sealers, acquired Stat First Aid for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster Thompson Safety's service offerings and improve its position in the safety products market. Stat First Aid is a US-based company that specializes in comprehensive workplace safety services, including the management and replenishment of on-site first aid kits.

Major companies operating in the first aid training market are Stryker Corporation, MediFirst, British Red Cross, Health and Safety Institute (HSI), Cochrane Emergency Training Services, National Safety Council, Royal Lifesaving Society Australia (RLSSA), First Response Training International, American Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Cleveland Clinic, Vertical Horizonz, First Aid Training Co., HeartSaver, Atlantic Training Center, Safe Response Training, React First Aid Training, First Aid Academy, Riklan Emergency Management Services, Red Cross Training Services, Emergency Response Training LLC, St. Andrew's First Aid, Pacific First Aid, Training solutions North West.

North America was the largest region in the first aid training market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the first aid training market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the first aid training market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

First aid training involves teaching and practicing emergency care techniques to help individuals effectively respond to accidents, injuries, or sudden illnesses before professional medical help arrives. This training includes basic methods for treating injuries, controlling bleeding, and managing conditions such as burns, fractures, or choking. It is crucial for improving response times and mitigating the severity of injuries during emergencies.

The main levels of first aid training courses include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, wilderness first aid, advanced first aid, and basic first aid. CPR and AED training focuses on performing chest compressions and using a defibrillator to restore heart function in cardiac arrest situations. Training can be delivered through virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats and is used across various sectors, including industrial, government, educational institutions, and more.

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The first aid training market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as basic first aid, pediatric first aid, occupational first aid, sports first aid, and mental health first aid. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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