Adam McKinnon, Trainer at First Aid and Safety Training

Adam McKinnon

Adam is the lead trainer at First Aid and Safety Training, with a background in the Military and the Police he has a wealth of first hand experience and knowledge about First Aid. If you have any questions about First Aid or our training courses, all you need to do is send us a message online or give us a call on 0191 7166601.

Signage for safety compliance at a maritime facility with tugboats in the background, highlighting mandatory safety gear and exit directions for personnel, relevant to onsite emergency first aid training for Svitzer.

Onsite Emergency First Aid and Catastrophic Bleed Training

Strengthening First Aid Capability Across River Operations As part of ongoing first aid provision for Svitzer, First Aid and Safety Training returned to deliver a further Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course with Catastrophic Bleed training. This session focused on training additional skippers and boat crew, ensuring consistent first aid knowledge and […]

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Emergency first aid training setup with a presentation screen displaying "Emergency First Aid Training" and "Welcome," surrounded by yellow chairs and training materials on a table, reflecting maritime safety training context.

EFAW and Catastrophic Bleed Training with Svitzer Tees

Emergency First Aid Courses, First Aid, First Aid Courses, First Aid Kits / By Adam McKinnon

Onsite First Aid Training for a Maritime Team Recently, First Aid and Safety Training delivered an Emergency First Aid at Work course with Catastrophic Bleed training to Svitzer Tees, a major operator of barges on the Rivers Tees and Tyne. The session took place onsite, giving the team the opportunity to focus on scenarios and

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Participants practicing CPR on a training manikin during Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course in Sunderland, emphasising hands-on learning in a supportive environment.

Case Study: Emergency First Aid Training in Sunderland

Emergency First Aid Courses, First Aid Courses / By Adam McKinnon

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work at Our Sunderland Training Location In December, First Aid and Safety Training delivered a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course at our Sunderland training venue, Bede Tower on Burdon Road. This Ofqual-approved qualification brought together a diverse group of learners for an engaging, practical, and

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Two individuals performing CPR training on a mannequin in a classroom setting, emphasising practical skills for paediatric first aid.

Blended Paediatric First Aid Training. Protecting Children When It Matters Most

Baby and Child First Aid, First Aid, First Aid Courses, Paediatric First Aid / By Adam McKinnon

When you work with children, first aid is not just a qualification – it is a responsibility. Whether you are part of an early years setting, school, childminding environment, wraparound care, or any role where children are in your care, the ability to recognise illness, act quickly, and respond calmly can make a life-changing difference.

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Training session for Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course with participants engaged in practical activities in a classroom setting in South Shields.

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Open Course in South Shields

Emergency First Aid Courses, First Aid, First Aid Courses, Uncategorized / By Adam McKinnon

A Practical, Engaging Emergency First Aid at Work Course That Brought People Together In January 2026, First Aid and Safety Training delivered a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) open course at One Trinity Green, located on Eldon Street in the heart of South Shields. With 12 learners attending, the day proved that

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Participants celebrating during Emergency First Aid at Work training, with a gold balloon and classroom setting, showcasing teamwork and engagement.

Emergency First Aid at Work Training in South Shields

Emergency First Aid Courses, First Aid Courses / By Adam McKinnon

This Emergency First Aid at Work case study in South Shields shows how practical, learner-focused training builds confidence, teamwork and real-life first aid readiness.

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Two individuals performing first aid on a training mannequin in a classroom setting, with tables displaying training materials and a television screen in the background, illustrating a Level 3 First Aid at Work training course in South Shields.

Case Study – First Aid at Work Training in South Shields

First Aid, First Aid Courses / By Adam McKinnon

This Level 3 First Aid at Work case study in South Shields shows how practical, scenario-based training not only builds lifesaving skills, but also strengthens teamwork and confidence across diverse roles.

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Training manikins for emergency first aid practice, including adult, child, and infant models, on a training mat in South Shields.

December Emergency First Aid Course in South Shields

Uncategorized / By Adam McKinnon

An End-of-Year Emergency First Aid Course Focused on Confidence and Real-Life Readiness On 18th December 2025, First Aid and Safety Training delivered its final Emergency First Aid course of the year at One Trinity Green, South Shields. This open course had a slightly different focus to many of our workplace-led sessions, as all learners attended

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