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About KPM First Aid Training

About KPM

Professional, practical and engaging training across Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and the wider North East, led by Karen Patterson.

A friendly, experienced team

KPM First Aid Training is a friendly and experienced team of trainers delivering practical, engaging and hands-on training across the North East and beyond.

Led by Karen Patterson, who has over 20 years' experience delivering training, the KPM team shares the same approach – creating relaxed and supportive sessions where everyone is encouraged to get involved, practise their skills and build the confidence to act in a real emergency.

KPM First Aid Training team

Karen Patterson

Karen Patterson — RLSS UK National Trainer Assessor

Alongside KPM's first aid training, Karen is an RLSS UK National Trainer Assessor, providing specialist RLSS UK training, Trainer Assessor courses, mentoring, standardisation and quality assurance support.

  • RLSS UK National Trainer Assessor
  • Specialist RLSS UK training
  • Trainer Assessor courses
  • Mentoring
  • Standardisation
  • Quality assurance support

RLSS UK National Trainer Assessor

NTA Core Award

Status: Qualified

Valid until: 31/12/2026

View NTA Certificate (PDF) →

Why choose KPM?

Practical, supportive and engaging training

At KPM, the focus is on more than gaining a certificate. It is about developing practical skills, confidence and the ability to respond when it matters.

  • ProTrainings UK Gold Approved Centre for first aid training
  • RLSS UK National Trainer Assessor for aquatic rescue training and Trainer Assessor support
  • Experienced and professional training
  • Practical, hands-on approach
  • Training for individuals and organisations
  • Flexible training at suitable workplaces and venues
  • Friendly, personal service
A learner having a head dressing applied during a practical first aid exercise

Talk to Karen about your training

Whether you are looking for a first aid qualification, RLSS UK training, support for your Trainer Assessors or a community first aid session, we would be happy to hear from you.

In Safe Hands