Validity period of the certificate: 6 years.
Emergency First Aid Course
In the emergency first aid course, you will learn the basics of life-saving immediate measures. For driving licence applicants, attendance of this course is mandatory. No prior knowledge is required.
Main topics
- Behaviour in emergencies
- ABC primary assessment
- Rescue techniques
- Positioning of patients
- Immediate measures in case of unconsciousness
- Rescue breathing
- Chest compressions (heart massage)
- Patient care
- Rights and duties in first aid situations
- Immediate measures for:
- Suspected spinal injuries
- Severe bleeding
- Shock
- Heart attack
- Burns
Step-by-step
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First aid course
The first aid course lasts 10 hours and is spread over two days. The first aid certificate is valid in Switzerland for six years.
