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Our story

We believe everyone should know first aid

Medic Safety Training was founded with a simple mission: to make life-saving skills accessible to everyone — not just healthcare professionals. We've trained over 5,000 people across the UK, from nervous beginners to workplace teams.

5,000+
People trained
3
Expert instructors
10+
Courses available
4.9★
Average rating

Our mission

Every year, thousands of people in the UK die from emergencies that could have been survived with prompt first aid. We exist to change that — one course at a time. Our training is practical, approachable, and built around real-world scenarios so that when the moment comes, you're ready.

Accessible

First aid shouldn't be intimidating or expensive. We design our courses for everyone, regardless of background or experience.

Practical

We focus on skills you'll actually use. Every course is built around real scenarios, not just theory.

Trusted

All our courses are accredited and nationally recognised. Our certificates are accepted by employers and regulatory bodies across the UK.

Meet our instructors

All of our trainers are qualified, experienced, and passionate about making first aid feel achievable.

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Lead Instructor & Founder

Sarah is a registered paramedic with 18 years of frontline NHS experience. She founded Medic Safety Training after seeing how a lack of basic first aid knowledge cost lives. She holds a Level 3 Award in Education and Training and is passionate about making first aid feel achievable for everyone.

  • Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
  • Level 3 Award in Education & Training
  • EFAW & FAW Instructor
  • Paediatric First Aid Instructor
James Okafor

James Okafor

Senior Instructor

James spent 12 years as a firefighter and emergency responder before moving into training. His calm, encouraging style puts even the most nervous learners at ease. He specialises in workplace health & safety and mental health first aid.

  • Former Firefighter & Emergency Responder
  • Level 3 Award in Education & Training
  • Mental Health First Aid Instructor
  • Health & Safety at Work Trainer
Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Paediatric Specialist

Priya is a former children's nurse with 10 years of experience in paediatric care. She leads all of our paediatric first aid courses and is known for her warm, reassuring approach with parents and childcare professionals.

  • Registered Children's Nurse (NMC)
  • Paediatric First Aid Instructor
  • Level 3 Award in Education & Training
  • Ofsted-recognised trainer

Accreditations & recognition

All Medic Safety Training courses are designed to meet national standards and are recognised by employers, Ofsted, and regulatory bodies across the UK.

Ofsted recognised

Our paediatric first aid courses meet Ofsted requirements for childcare settings.

HSE compliant

Our workplace first aid courses comply with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Nationally recognised certificates

All certificates are accepted by employers and regulatory bodies across the UK.

CPD accredited

Our courses count towards Continuing Professional Development hours for healthcare and education professionals.

Ready to get started?

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