MSA First Aid Training

First aid and mental health training in Kent

MSA First Aid Training is a training company based in the English county of Kent that delivers physical first aid and mental health first aid courses. Its provision is regulated by Ofqual and sits within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), with qualifications awarded through First Aid Awards, a subsidiary of Nuco Training. The company presents itself as a response to the needs of both businesses and individuals.

First aid course catalogue

The physical first aid programme covers four distinct qualifications:

• First Aid at Work: comprehensive training for workplace first aiders.
• Emergency First Aid at Work: focused on essential skills for emergency situations.
• Paediatric First Aid at Work: tailored for those caring for children in professional settings.
• Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work: aimed at urgent care for children.

When a group session is booked, training can be delivered at the client's own premises to minimise disruption to operations.

Mental health first aid

The company treats mental well-being as equal to physical safety and offers three training options in this area:

• Mental Health First Aid: initial support for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Supervising Mental Health First Aid: designed for managers and supervisors to guide their teams.
• Mental Health First Aid Awareness: raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues in the workplace.

Background and approach

The company's owner is a serving police officer with nearly 25 years of service, mostly in front-line roles. According to his account, his experience includes performing CPR in real situations and intervening with people in crisis. He qualified as a first aid instructor five years ago and later also gained the qualification to teach mental health first aid.

The name MSA comes from the initials of his children: Michael, Scarlett and Adam. Before becoming a business, the project operated in the background training family, friends and volunteer groups, including preparing young people in a cadets programme. The company also has a team of qualified and experienced instructors to handle specific assignments.

Tailored to each client

Courses can be customised according to the applicant's needs. The company suggests defining specifications through prior contact and offers the possibility of meetings in person, by phone or via MS Teams.

Location and contact

Phone: 07746 535943