
First Aid, Mental Health and Home Safety Training Courses for Children
The Mini Medics courses are a fantastic way to introduce first aid and mental health to children. Supported by Nuco Training, the UK’s largest independent professional network of First Aid and Compliance Instructors.
How to get started
It’s quick and easy to get started teaching the Mini Medics courses.
Simply purchase the Mini Medics trainer pack for first aid, mental health and/or home safety training and you can start teaching the courses right away.
The trainer packs include all you need to get teaching Mini Medics – Books, PowerPoints, session plans and a full range of training resources.

Who can teach the Mini Medics courses?
The courses are suitable anyone who wants to inspire the next generation and has the appropriate subject knowledge.
At school
Mini Medics can help children learn what to do if a friend falls over, feels unwell, is choking, or needs help from a grown-up. It can also help children understand feelings and how to support each other.
At home
Children can use Mini Medics skills at home with their family. They might learn how to spot dangers, get help quickly, stay calm in an emergency, or know what to do if someone is hurt.
At clubs and activities
Mini Medics can be useful at sports clubs, after-school clubs, Scouts, Brownies, Cubs and other groups. Children can learn important skills while having fun with their friends.

Mini Medics First Aid
Mini Medics First Aid is a basic first aid course designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11, but it can suit children of any age. A range of topics are covered including contacting the emergency services, CPR, how to use an AED, the recovery position, choking and many more.
- What is First Aid?
- CPR
- Defibrillation
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Asthma
- Wounds and bleeding

Mini Medics Mental Health
Mini Medics Mental Health is a basic mental health course designed for children between the ages of 9 and 13, but it can suit children of any age.
The course will provide learners with a basic understanding of mental health, including what mental health means, how it is linked to physical health, what to do if they have a worry and the various ways in which they can look after their mental health.
- Understanding mental health
- Emotions and feelings
- Mental health problems
- Talking about mental health
- Looking after our mental health

Mini Medics Home Safety Heroes
Mini Medics Home Safety Heroes helps children learn how to stay safer at home. You can discover common dangers, learn how to avoid accidents, and become a real safety hero.
- Contacting the emergency services
- Hazards around the home
- Fire safety
- Stranger safety
- Internet safety



