Accredited First Aid & Emergency Response Training

High-quality, real-world instruction delivered by a military-trained professional with 30+ years’ frontline and civilian experience.

Empowering individuals, teams, and organisations with the skills to respond confidently in an emergency.

Why choose Vital Response Training?

Our mission is simple:
to provide practical, engaging, and professional training that saves lives.

About Robert Kerr

Founder & Lead Instructor, Vital Response Training

With over three decades of operational experience across the Armed Forces, emergency response, public safety, and professional driver instruction, Robert Kerr brings unmatched real-world expertise to every course he teaches.

As a former Corporal in Her Majesty’s Forces — including deployment to BFSAI Falklands — Robert gained extensive experience in community policing, security operations, safeguarding sensitive information, and crisis management. His background in the Military Police instilled exceptional situational awareness and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Alongside his military service, Robert has delivered vital civilian work including HGV instruction, transport management, motorway operations, confidential waste management, and youth work. This diverse experience has shaped a teaching style that is structured, supportive, and accessible to learners of all backgrounds.

Robert is a fully qualified First Aid Instructor and Assessor, certified to deliver a wide range of accredited programmes.

Courses Offered

Workplace First Aid

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Workplace First Aid
£ 90.00 Per Person (subject to change)
  • 1-day accredited course for low-risk workplaces
  • Covers essential life-saving skills
  • Certificate valid for 3 years
  • Max 12 participants

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Workplace First Aid
£ 280.00 Per Person (subject to change)
  • 3-day accredited training for higher-risk environments
  • Comprehensive coverage of injuries and medical conditions
  • Certificate valid for 3 years
  • Max 12 participants

Specialist training is tailored to your organisation’s needs, including location, group size, and required qualifications.

Courses Offered

Specialist First Aid

Forestry First Aid (+F)

Specialist First Aid
£ On Request
  • Designed for forestry, agriculture, and remote environments
  • Includes catastrophic bleeds, crush injuries, chainsaw injuries & environmental risks
  • Must be taken alongside EFAW or FAW
  • Meets HSE +F requirements
  • 4 day duration as part of FAW
  • Max 12 participants

Mini Medics

Specialist First Aid
£ On Request
  • Child-friendly first aid for ages 9–14
  • Covers calling for help, basic CPR, and essential safety steps
  • Encourages confidence and awareness
  • Certificates of participation provided
  • Max 12 participants

Take your team’s capability further with specialist instructor training

Instructor-Level Qualifications

Certifications

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We’d be delighted to support your organisation in building confidence, competence, and life-saving capability. Click the button to email us, or fill in the form below. We’ll reply to your enquiry within a few days.

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