CPR and AED Training North East
Giving you the confidence to act when someone’s life depends on it
Our CPR and AED Training North East courses provide practical, confidence-based training to help individuals, workplaces and organisations respond effectively when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. Learning how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator can make the difference between life and death, giving you the skills to take action while emergency services are on their way.
- Valuable Life Skills
- Increased Confidence
- Workplace Compliance
- Valuable Life Skills
- Increased Confidence
- Workplace Compliance
CPR and AED Training North East Delivered by a Qualsafe Registered Training Centre
Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time, and the actions taken in the first few minutes can make the difference between life and death. Our CPR and AED training North East gives individuals, workplaces and organisations the practical skills and confidence to respond effectively when someone needs urgent help.
From essential CPR awareness training to recognised Level 3 Basic Life Support qualifications, our courses teach you how to recognise cardiac arrest, perform effective CPR and safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Ofqual Regulated Qualifications
- HSE and EYFS Compliant Training
- Aligned with Resuscitation Council UK Guidance
- Nationally Recognised Certification
- Practical, Hands-On Learning
CPR and AED Training Across The North East
Every year, thousands of people experience a cardiac arrest outside of hospital. When this happens, the person’s chance of survival can depend on the actions of those nearby before emergency services arrive.
Knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED gives you the ability to take immediate action when every second matters. Early CPR helps maintain blood flow around the body, while an AED can deliver a potentially lifesaving shock if a suitable heart rhythm is detected.
Our CPR and AED training courses are designed to be practical, engaging and accessible for everyone. Whether you are looking to gain essential lifesaving skills, meet workplace training requirements, support your community or improve your organisation’s emergency response arrangements, we have a course to suit your needs.
Practical CPR and Defibrillator Training
Our courses focus on developing confidence through practical learning rather than simply teaching theory.
During our CPR and AED training, you will learn how to:
Recognise when someone is experiencing a cardiac arrest
Carry out a primary survey and assess an emergency situation
Perform effective CPR using current guidelines
Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely
Understand when and how an AED should be used
Place someone into the recovery position
Respond appropriately while waiting for emergency services
All courses include practical demonstrations and hands-on practice using training equipment, allowing learners to develop the confidence and skills needed to respond in a real emergency.
Choosing The Right CPR and AED Course
We offer a range of CPR and AED qualifications depending on your requirements, experience and the environment you are preparing for.
CPR and AED Training Course
Essential lifesaving skills for individuals, groups and organisations
This course is ideal for people who want to learn the basics of CPR and AED use without requiring a workplace qualification.
Suitable for:
Individuals
Community groups
Sports clubs
Volunteers
Charities
Parents and carers
Anyone who wants to learn lifesaving skills
The course covers:
Recognising cardiac arrest
Emergency actions
Adult CPR
Use of an AED
Recovery position
Choking response
This course helps learners develop the confidence to act quickly and safely when someone’s life may be at risk.
Adult Basic Life Support and AED Training
A recognised qualification for workplace and professional environments
The Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation is designed for organisations and individuals who require a recognised qualification covering adult resuscitation skills.
This course is suitable for:
Businesses
Employees
Healthcare support workers
Care organisations
Fitness professionals
Community organisations
Learners will develop the ability to:
Assess an adult casualty
Recognise cardiac arrest
Perform effective CPR
Safely operate an AED
Manage an unconscious casualty
BLS and AED for Adults, Children and Infants
Complete resuscitation training for environments involving all age groups
Some organisations need confidence responding to emergencies involving adults, children and infants.
This course is particularly suitable for:
Schools
Nurseries
Childcare providers
Children’s activity providers
Youth organisations
Family-focused services
The course covers age-appropriate CPR and AED skills, helping learners understand the differences when responding to emergencies involving adults, children and infants.
Why Choose First Aid and Safety Training?
Choosing the right training provider is important when learning lifesaving skills.
At First Aid and Safety Training, we provide:
Experienced Trainers
Our instructors have extensive operational and training backgrounds, bringing real-world experience into every course.
Practical, Confidence-Based Learning
We focus on developing the confidence to respond, not just remembering information for an assessment.
Ofqual Regulated Qualifications
Where a regulated qualification is required, our Qualsafe Awards courses provide nationally recognised certification supported by external quality assurance.
Training Across The North East
We provide CPR and AED training for individuals and organisations across:
South Tyneside
Sunderland
Durham
Newcastle
Gateshead
North Tyneside
Northumberland
Tyne and Wear
CPR and AED Training For Businesses
Every workplace should consider how they would respond if someone suffered a cardiac arrest.
While workplace first aid requirements vary depending on risk assessment, many organisations choose additional CPR and AED training to improve emergency preparedness.
We provide training for:
- Offices
- Construction companies
- Schools
- Care providers
- Sports organisations
- Community groups
- Charities
- Local businesses
We can deliver training at your workplace or through scheduled courses at our North East training locations.
Supporting Safer Communities
At First Aid and Safety Training, we believe lifesaving skills should be available beyond the workplace.
Through our community work with First Aid Saves Lives CIC, we support local communities by delivering CPR, AED and emergency response workshops designed to increase confidence and awareness.
By improving the number of people who know how to respond in an emergency, we can help create safer communities across the North East.
Book CPR and AED Training North East
Whether you are an individual looking to learn lifesaving skills, a business wanting to improve emergency preparedness, or an organisation requiring a recognised qualification, we can help.
Choose the CPR and AED course that best suits your needs and develop the confidence to act when it matters most.
Book your CPR and AED training today or contact our team to discuss the right course for your organisation.
CPR and AED Training North East FAQ's
CPR and AED training teaches you how to respond when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. The course covers how to recognise the signs of cardiac arrest, perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
CPR and AED training is suitable for anyone who wants to develop lifesaving skills and the confidence to respond during a cardiac emergency.
Our courses are suitable for:
Individuals
Businesses and employees
Schools and education providers
Sports clubs
Community groups
Charities
Childcare providers
Healthcare and support organisations
No previous first aid experience is required.
An AED (automated external defibrillator) is a device that can analyse a person’s heart rhythm and deliver an electrical shock if required during a cardiac arrest.
Using an AED alongside CPR can significantly improve a person’s chance of survival. AEDs are designed to be simple to use and provide clear instructions, meaning they can be used safely by trained members of the public as well as healthcare professionals.
No. AEDs are designed for use by anyone who has received basic training or guidance.
During our CPR and AED courses, you will learn how to safely operate an AED, including where to place the pads, how to follow the device instructions and how to provide CPR alongside defibrillation.
No. Our courses are designed to be practical, engaging and suitable for people with no previous experience.
You will receive demonstrations, practical practice and guidance from experienced trainers, allowing you to build confidence in performing CPR and using an AED.
CPR and AED training are closely linked but focus on different skills.
CPR helps maintain blood flow around the body when someone’s heart has stopped beating effectively. An AED can analyse the heart rhythm and deliver a shock if a suitable rhythm is detected.
Both skills are important because CPR and early defibrillation work together as part of the chain of survival.
We provide a range of CPR and AED training options depending on your needs, including:
CPR and AED awareness training
Adult Basic Life Support and AED training
BLS and AED training for adults, children and infants
Courses that include anaphylaxis management
This allows us to provide suitable training for individuals, workplaces, schools, childcare settings and specialist environments.
Yes. We provide recognised Qualsafe Awards qualifications for courses where a regulated qualification is required.
These courses are externally quality assured and include practical assessment to ensure learners develop the required skills and confidence.
Yes. We provide on-site CPR and AED training across the North East, including South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
On-site training allows your team to learn together in a familiar environment and can be adapted around your organisation’s needs.
CPR skills can reduce over time if they are not regularly practised. We recommend regular refresher training to help maintain confidence and ensure people remain familiar with current guidance.
Many organisations choose annual CPR and AED refreshers alongside their wider first aid training arrangements.
Yes. CPR awareness training can be adapted for young people depending on their age, understanding and environment.
Teaching lifesaving skills from an early age helps create a generation who feel confident to respond in an emergency.
Many people worry about making mistakes when helping someone. The most important thing is to take action.
Providing CPR and calling 999 is far better than doing nothing. Training helps you understand what to do, but even basic intervention can help maintain a person's chance of survival until emergency services arrive.
Additional CPR and AED training can still be valuable even when a workplace has trained first aiders.
A cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, and having more people who understand how to respond can improve the speed of emergency action before a designated first aider arrives.
Yes. CPR and AED training can complement other first aid qualifications, including:
Emergency First Aid at Work
First Aid at Work
Paediatric First Aid
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
We can help you choose the most appropriate course based on your environment and requirements.
