The company
At The First Aid Training Company, our mission is to empower individuals, families, and organisations with life-saving skills through fun, engaging and affordable first aid training. We are dedicated to equipping people of all backgrounds with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies. Our ultimate goal is to have at least one trained first aider in every household across Aotearoa.
Through our unwavering commitment to quality and accessibility, we turn 'Life Skills for Everyone' from a mere motto into a tangible reality.
Our vision is to be a leading force in our industry, setting the benchmark for excellence in first aid education. We are dedicated to fostering a fun and engaging learning environment in every class, believing in the transformative power of enjoyable learning experiences. We aim not just to teach, but to inspire!
Through our unwavering commitment to quality and accessibility, we turn 'Life Skills for Everyone' from a mere motto into a tangible reality.
Our vision is to be a leading force in our industry, setting the benchmark for excellence in first aid education. We are dedicated to fostering a fun and engaging learning environment in every class, believing in the transformative power of enjoyable learning experiences. We aim not just to teach, but to inspire!
THE TEAM
Meet our squad of first-aid aficionados, a bunch of passionate folks who turn serious training into seriously fun moments – they're the wizards behind our mission and vision, ensuring that learning life-saving skills feels more like an adventure but not another boring first aid course.
Anatoly
Founder of The First Aid Training Company, Anatoly blends 30 years in clinical, coaching, and leadership roles into practical, confident teaching. His sessions mix precision with humour—because learning to save lives shouldn’t be dull. Off duty, he swaps scrubs for ice hockey skates, chasing pucks and occasionally testing his own first-aid skills on the ice.
Deepa
A retired physician turned emergency-care instructor, Dr Deepa brings decades of medical and Red Cross experience to every class. His sessions are clear, engaging, and occasionally hilarious. Booking him is like catching a rare concert—popular, fast-filled, and worth every minute. Off duty, he’s rumoured to be landscaping… or building another parking space.
Sunny
A physiotherapist with a Health Science degree, Sunny turns pain management into motion mastery. He’s worked across hospitals and private practice, teaching people to move smarter and stay injury-free. His classes mix solid science with real-life stories—and just enough humour to make first aid surprisingly fun.
Terry
A registered nurse since 1987, Terry has taught, led, and healed across countless wards and classrooms. Her calm authority and sharp wit keep students engaged and confident. When she’s off duty, you’ll find her curled up with her cats and a stack of novels—because some rescues happen between chapters.
Sudha
With experience from Singapore’s cardiac centre to New Zealand’s Corrections Department, Sudha brings deep knowledge and quiet strength to every class. She loves helping students discover confidence through first aid. Away from work, she juggles family life with ease—and claims laughter is the best CPR for the soul.
Nicki
With over 15 years in pre-hospital emergency care and nursing, Nicki teaches with calm confidence and sharp insight. She also runs her own business supplying first-aid kits—so yes, she knows her gear. Outside class, she’s fuelled by coffee, sunshine, and the thrill of being endlessly prepared.
Summer
A registered acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, Summer brings discipline and warmth to her first aid teaching. Trained in China’s military medical corps and now based in New Zealand, she blends Eastern calm with practical action. When not teaching, she finds her rhythm through tango, yoga, and hiking.
Jane
Jane keeps the company heartbeat steady—handling bookings, invoices, and all the “invisible essentials.” Her energy and humour power the team from behind the scenes. After hours, she balances spreadsheets with yoga, Pilates, or the noble art of relaxing like she means it.
