Who teaches you how to become a life-saving hero?
Meet your first aid trainer, Jenny Legg
My name is Jenny Legg, and I will be your first aid trainer.
I set up Training Legs First Aid in 2019 because I love teaching people how to become life-saving heroes. Also, I love hearing their stories.
I’m aware that some first aid courses can feel dull… but that’s not the case here. My courses are engaging, interactive and surprisingly good fun because in my world, when you’re laughing you’re learning.
How I became a first aid trainer
I started teaching first aid back in 2008 while working in the Learning and Development team at St Mungo’s. They needed to train the charity’s staff in several different areas and I chose first aid.
It was a baptism of fire because between just two of us we trained 2,000 members of staff.
Since then, I’ve helped many thousands more people gain skills, knowledge and confidence in practical first aid and first aid for mental health — knowledge which can make the difference between life and death.
My First Aid Qualifications
PTLLS+ (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) — Level 5
Training and assessment — Level 4
First Aid at Work Trainer — Level 3
First Aid for Mental Health Instructor — Level 3
NUCO Assessor Training
CPR and safe use of an AED — Level 2
Student First Aid Instructor
First Aid for Mental Health — Level 3
Oxygen Therapy Administration & Anaphylaxis Management
Catastrophic Bleed Instructor
Bra Off Defib On
The Bra Off Defib On (BODO) campaign began in 2022. I founded it to raise awareness that proper pad placement and bra removal is essential for saving a woman’s life when using a defibrillator.
Most people don’t realise that you must remove the bra before using a defibrillator. It gets in the way when placing the pads, and bra underwriting can interfere with the electric shock.
BODO training is now included in all the Training Legs practical first aid courses. It shows you exactly how to use a defibrillator safely, pad placement and the all-important bra removal — also known as… baring the chest to save the rest.
Awards
Do you mind if I take a moment to show off?
OK, here goes… I’m the extremely proud recipient of several awards. They include:
– First Aid Provider of the Year 2023, South England Prestige Awards –
– GOLD First Aid Provider of the Year 2024, South England Prestige Awards –
– Best Defibrillator Trainer 2023, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards –
– Best Defibrillator Trainer 2024, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards –
– F:entrepreneur Top 100 Female Business Owners 2023, Small Business Britain –
Who I work with
At Training Legs, I mainly work with charities, local councils, schools and businesses in Sussex and Surrey.
Here’s a quick rundown of the courses and who they’re for.
Practical first aid courses:
- Emergency first aid at work — Everyone in the workplace
- First aid at work — For people who work in high-risk environments
- Paediatric first aid — Schools, nurseries and those who work in childcare
- Defibrillator workshop and Basic first aid — For members of the public, and great as annual refreshers
First aid for mental health courses:
- First aid for mental health — Everyone in the workplace, schools or public services
- Awareness of first aid for mental health — CEOs, managers and leaders with responsibility for the company’s mental health strategy and culture
- Supervising first aid for mental health — Those who want more detailed training in mental health and addiction
If you have any questions, I’m always happy to answer them so feel free to get in touch.
Do you want to become an everyday life-saving hero? Just book one of my first aid courses.