Save a Life. Start a Heart.
Every minute matters when someone collapses in cardiac arrest — and effective CPR can double or triple their chance of survival.
Our 4-hour “Start a Heart” CPR course, held at Peak Medical & Rescue headquarters on the edge of the Peak District in Leek, gives you the skills and confidence to act quickly in an emergency.
Taught by frontline medical professionals and mountain rescue clinicians, this practical, hands-on session is designed for individuals, community groups, and workplaces who want to learn lifesaving CPR skills in a supportive, engaging environment.
THis course is fully aligned with UK Resuscitation Council (UKRC) guidelines.
Course Overview
- Course name: Start a Heart – CPR Skills Course
- Duration: 4 hours
- Location: Peak Medical & Rescue, 2 Town Yard Business Park, Station Street, Leek ST13 8BF
- Accreditation: Certificate of attendance – compliant with Resuscitation Council UK guidance
- Suitable for:
- Members of the public with no previous training
- Teachers, outdoor instructors, and youth leaders
- Sports coaches and fitness professionals
- Families, businesses, and community volunteers
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn CPR, recognise cardiac arrest, and use an AED (defibrillator) safely and effectively.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Recognise when someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally
- Perform high-quality adult CPR with confidence
- Use an AED (automated external defibrillator) safely
- Place an unconscious casualty in the recovery position
- Manage choking emergencies
- Understand the chain of survival and how early intervention saves lives
Training is entirely practical, using realistic resuscitation manikins and AED trainers.
Our instructors will guide you through step-by-step practice until you feel confident and capable.
Why Choose Peak Medical & Rescue?
At Peak Medical & Rescue, we specialise in delivering real-world medical training based on years of experience in pre-hospital emergency care and mountain rescue operations.
When you train with us, you get:
- Professional instructors with NHS and rescue backgrounds
- Small group sessions for plenty of hands-on practice
- Relaxed, friendly learning environment
- Convenient location on the edge of the Peak District with free parking
- Practical, scenario-based learning that builds genuine confidence
We’ve trained hundreds of people across the region to step forward and save a life when it matters most.
Course Dates & Booking
Courses run monthly at our training headquarters in Leek.
We also offer private group sessions for clubs, schools, or workplaces.
📅 Check Upcoming Dates & Book Now
📞 Call: 0330 043 6993
📧 Email: info@peak-mr.co.uk
Location
Our training centre is located in Leek, perfectly positioned for learners from:
- Buxton – 20 minutes
- Macclesfield – 25 minutes
- Stoke-on-Trent – 30 minutes
- Congleton – 25 minutes
Set on the edge of the Peak District National Park, our facility provides a professional yet relaxed environment ideal for learning lifesaving skills.