Coolum Beach CPR & First Aid Training

CPR

Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills to respond confidently in emergencies. This nationally recognised course meets industry standards for life-saving first-aid.

First Aid

Provide effective first aid tailored to infants and children, following guidelines established by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other national clinical bodies

First Aid in Education

Respond to first aid needs of infants and children following guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and national clinical bodies.

Why Horizon Training

Need First Aid or CPR Training on the Sunshine Coast? Horizon Training delivers expert, nationally recognised First Aid and CPR courses designed to fit your schedule. Whether you prefer onsite, mobile, or blended learning with online options, our training is flexible, practical, and tailored to suit individuals, schools, community groups, and businesses of all sizes.

Led by experienced and certified trainers, our sessions focus on real-world scenarios, giving participants the knowledge and hands-on skills to act with confidence when it matters most. At Horizon Training, we believe learning should be both professional and engaging, creating a friendly environment where everyone feels supported while developing life-saving skills.

We are proud to use modern technology and state-of-the-art equipment that provides real-time feedback on CPR compression rate and depth. This ensures participants not only meet competency requirements but also walk away knowing they can perform CPR effectively in a real emergency.

Horizon Training is committed to improving community safety by equipping people with the tools and confidence needed to respond in critical situations. In addition to CPR and First Aid, we also deliver nationally recognised courses in Fire Warden, Mental Health in the Workplace, and SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues, making us your trusted partner in safety and compliance training.

Horizon Training is excited to announce the addition of two new nationally accredited courses to our scope — HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy and 22575VIC – Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid. These courses are designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence to safely administer oxygen in emergency and workplace settings. With over 24 years of experience in the health industry, Kelly brings extensive hands-on knowledge in oxygen therapy for patients with COPD and other respiratory conditions, ensuring that all training is grounded in real-world experience. This practical expertise allows Horizon Training to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant instruction where skills truly meet success.

Choose Horizon Training on the Sunshine Coast for friendly, flexible, and professional courses that go beyond the certificate—giving you the skills and confidence to save lives.

Meet Your Trainers

First Aid and CPR Training on the Sunshine Coast

Kelly Spencer

With over 24 years in Respiratory Medicine, Kelly brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work. Starting her career in Northern Ireland, she moved into Medical Sales in Dublin before settling in Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia. Kelly has made key contributions at Melbourne’s largest hospitals, designing and delivering training in respiratory and oxygen therapy. Now based on the Sunshine Coast, she’s dedicated to teaching life-saving skills to local businesses and the community, using a hands-on, engaging approach to ensure confidence in emergency situations.

Kelly delivers quality First Aid CPR Training on the Sunshine Coast using state of the art equipment which gives constant feedback on compression rate and depth.

  • Over 24 years of experience in Respiratory Medicine
  • 6 years as a qualified Trainer and Assessor
  • Proudly operating an Australian business based in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
  • Expertise in First Aid/CPR
  • Specialising in support for staff and carers in the NDIS and Aged Care
  • Experienced at developing scenarios to suit medical workplaces such as radiology suites and general practice
First Aid and CPR Training on the Sunshine Coast

Leanne Armstrong

Leanne brings over 40 years of experience in aquatic education, first aid, and water safety. She began her career as a scuba diving instructor and rescue diver trainer in Darwin and Cairns, before gaining frontline experience as an ambulance officer in Cairns. Building on this foundation, Leanne went on to become a highly regarded trainer in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding.

Her career has included running a successful swim school in Cairns and later coordinating a swim school, lifeguard team, and safety training programs on the Sunshine Coast. Today, Leanne focuses on delivering high-quality training courses for swim teachers, lifeguards, and first aid providers, drawing on her extensive industry background to ensure participants gain practical skills and confidence.


  • Over 40 years of experience in aquatic education
  • Experience as an ambulance officer
  • Dive instructor and rescue diver trainer
  • Delivers SISCAQU020
    Perform water rescue
  • Delivers First Aid CPR Training on the Sunshine Coast

Save a Life in Minutes – Learn CPR Today!

At Horizon Training, we empower individuals to step up and make a difference. Our hands-on, real-world training prepares you for emergencies, giving you the confidence and skills to act when it matters most.

Join us, and be the hero your community can count on.

Complete a course with Horizon Training and you’ll be equipped to save lives and support those in need.

Same-day certificate

In most cases, receive your nationally recognised first aid certificate the same day. Our industry-leading courses are nationally recognised and accepted throughout Australia.

Hands-on training

Our first aid trainer is here to refine your skills with real-life examples that both inform and inspire. You’ll see praise for our trainers and courses all over our Google reviews!

Workplace Bookings

Get your team trained in first aid right at your workplace. We can customise the course to meet your specific needs. Book a group session today!

Horizon Training acknowledges the Gubbi Gubbi people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our office stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.