Basic life support training, Surrey & Sussex
Short workshop where you learn how to become an everyday life-saving hero
My basic life support training takes place across Surrey and Sussex. By the end of this 2-hour workshop, you’ll have the all-important skills for saving a person’s life.
In a medical emergency you’ll be cool and calm, able to deal with the situation until professional help arrives.
Are you expecting basic life support training to be dry and a bit dull? This one isn’t.
The workshop is engaging, interesting and surprisingly good fun. I can guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself because when you’re laughing, you’re learning.
Basic life support training is for…
Everyone, including children over the age of 16 — because having these skills really can mean the difference between life and death.
Basic Life Support Workshop: What will you learn?
You have two options:
- 2-hour workshop — The all-important basics
- 3-hour workshop — Includes how to use a defibrillator, how to treat someone who’s choking and advice about calling 999
With both options there will be practical demonstrations, role playing and some activities to keep things engaging and interesting.
I’m happy to tailor the content. If you’d like me to cover something that isn’t listed below, just ask.
During the course, you’ll be trying out your newly-learned techniques with a whole range of equipment, including mannequins.
And… this course includes Bra Off, Defib On. Did you know that women are less likely than men to survive when a defibrillator is used on them in a medical emergency? Proper pad placement is crucial, and you’ll learn this life-saving skill.
Here’s the full course content:
- The primary survey — Checking the scene, checking response and breathing
- The recovery position
- How to resuscitate someone using CPR
- How to use a defibrillator (includes Bra Off, Defib On)
At the 3-hour workshop, you ALSO learn:
- What to do when someone is choking
- Everything you need to know about first aid kits
- Information about calling 999
By the end of the workshop, you’ll be as cool as a cucumber, knowledgeable and confident in a medical emergency. In short, you’ll be a superhero.
Group sessions (max 12 people):
3-hour workshop £375
Some information about your first aid trainer
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 wanted to make first aid courses interesting and enjoyable.
I have FAA qualifications in first aid at work, paediatric first aid, anaphylaxis, oxygen management, catastrophic bleed, basic life support, first aid for mental health, CPR and safe use of an AED. I also have a PTLLS qualification, a volunteer management qualification, an assessor’s qualification, and I’m trained in stress and resilience.
At Training Legs, I mainly work with charities, schools, local councils and businesses in Surrey and Sussex.
If you have any questions, I’m always happy to answer them so feel free to get in touch.
FAQs
You’ll probably have questions, so I’ve answered some of them here.
If your question isn’t here, don’t worry. Just get in touch and I’ll provide the answer.
Who provides the training?
Virtually all the first aid training is carried out by me, Jenny Legg. I’m a qualified first aid trainer and the owner of Training Legs.
Which qualifications do you have?
Here’s the full list of my first aid training 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
Which first aid courses should I take?
For the full information on how to assess your first aid needs at work, take a look at the HSE’s First Aid Needs Assessment.
Here’s a quick rundown of my courses and who they’re for.
Practical first aid courses:
- Emergency first aid at work — For any employee. You just have at least 1 qualified first aider at work for every 50 people, even if you employ just one person
- First aid at work — A higher level of training for people who work in high-risk environments.
- Requalification for first aid at work — A refresher course. You’ll need to have completed the first aid at work course (for people who work in high-risk environments) within the last 3 years.
- Paediatric first aid — A requirement for those who work in childcare
- Defibrillator workshop — Everyone
- Basic first aid — Everyone
First aid for mental health courses:
- First aid for mental health — For any employee. The HSE recommends that employers foster a positive mental health culture in the workplace and offer appropriate training to their staff.
- Awareness of first aid for mental health — For CEOs, managers and leaders with responsibility for the company’s mental health strategy and culture
- Supervising first aid for mental health — For those who want more detailed training in mental health and addiction
Is first aid difficult to learn?
The short answer is no. All my first aid courses are suitable for anyone. You don’t need any previous experience with first aid techniques, or any medical knowledge.
The aim of the course is to build your confidence. I’ll be guiding you through every step, and there’s plenty of time to practise your newly learned techniques and skills.
Why is first aid training important?
First aid training is important because having these skills allows you to save someone’s life.
Accidents, emergencies, a mental health crisis or situation can happen at any time. First aid training means you can act quickly and efficiently until professional help arrives.
How many people can attend your courses?
I give everyone individual attention so there’s a maximum of 12 people for my practical first aid courses. At the first aid for mental health courses, the maximum number is 16.
All the courses run with a minimum of 6 people.
What sets you apart from other first aid trainers?
Firstly, my courses are good fun. I make sure they’re engaging and entertaining because that way, you’re more likely to remember what you’ve learned.
Secondly, I deliver first aid training with women in mind. As well as the standard topics, we include key issues such as periods, pregnancy and the menopause — important areas often overlooked in traditional courses. It makes our training more inclusive for everyone.
Bra Off Defib On is a big part of that. Too many women die because people are unsure how to use a defibrillator correctly on them.
Do you deliver the Bra Off Defib On workshop as a separate course?
Yes. I run a 1-hour standalone Bra Off Defib On workshop for community groups through the BODO charity.
Will I need to bring anything with me to the course?
No, just bring yourself. All the equipment is provided.
What should I wear?
For the practical first aid courses, I recommend comfortable clothing — something suitable for moving around on the floor — and please don’t wear anything which can be seen through, up or down.
The first aid courses for mental health don’t involve practical exercises, so you can wear anything you like.
Are you ready to become an everyday life-saving hero?