Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Switzerland

Basic First Aid and CPR Training Course

Basic first aid and CPR training is the practical foundation that helps you recognize emergencies early, start effective care, and support a person until advanced help arrives. It enables professionals to assess scenes, perform CPR, use an AED, control bleeding, and respond to choking, breathing emergencies, and sudden illness. In environments where delays, confusion, or poor scene control can turn a manageable incident into a serious event, this capability matters because response quality changes outcomes.

This course is designed for team leads, safety officers, supervisors, technicians, and workplace responders who need a usable process, not theory. It is grounded in widely used first-response principles such as scene safety, primary survey, and the emergency action sequence, and it reflects the growing pressure for faster, better-documented workplace response as digital incident reporting and AED readiness become more common. You will leave with practical tools such as a scene assessment checklist, CPR and AED response sequence, bleeding-control steps, and an emergency action plan that you can apply immediately with confidence and discipline.

Duration
5 Days
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Certificate
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Instructor-Led
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Level
Intermediate
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Nairobi Kenya
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 1,600
Kigali Rwanda
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 1,900
Dubai United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 4,100
Zanzibar Tanzania
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 2,400
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Nairobi, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,600 English See dates & reserve →
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 4,100 English See dates & reserve →
Zanzibar, Tanzania Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,400 English See dates & reserve →
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,400 English See dates & reserve →
Abuja, Nigeria Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,800 English See dates & reserve →
Mombasa, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,700 English See dates & reserve →
Cape Town, South Africa Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 3,900 English See dates & reserve →
Johannesburg, South Africa Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 3,500 English See dates & reserve →
Kampala, Uganda Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,900 English See dates & reserve →
Pretoria, South Africa Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 3,300 English See dates & reserve →
Lagos, Nigeria Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,500 English See dates & reserve →
Arusha, Tanzania Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,000 English See dates & reserve →
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,900 English See dates & reserve →
Accra, Ghana Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 3,800 English See dates & reserve →
Naivasha, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,700 English See dates & reserve →

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About the Course

Organizations invest in basic first aid and CPR training because they need response capability they can prove in real incidents, not just a certificate on file. In practice, that means you must show scene safety, primary survey discipline, CPR quality, AED use, bleeding control, and escalation to emergency services in a way that matches the emergency action sequence and workplace procedures. This course uses those core capabilities to build consistency across people who may be the first to act when someone collapses, chokes, bleeds, or stops breathing.

The course turns scattered first-response knowledge into a structured system that you can use under pressure. You will practice scene assessment, adult CPR, AED deployment, choking relief, wound care, bandaging, and handover communication, while being introduced to broader emergency response planning, incident documentation, and role clarity. What you will learn: how to assess an emergency scene, apply CPR and AED steps, control common injuries, and document the response clearly enough for supervisors and medical responders. Hands-on practice focuses on CPR cycles, choking scenarios, bleeding control, and first aid decision-making, while broader response coordination is introduced at overview level so you can apply it within your own workplace process.

Many workplaces face real constraints such as limited equipment, uneven staff confidence, shift coverage gaps, and inconsistent refresher routines. This course is built for those conditions, with practical drills and simple decision sequences that support reliable action even when the environment is busy, high-pressure, or resource-limited.


Target Audience

This course is designed for people who may need to act first in a workplace or community emergency and then hand over to medical responders with clear, calm communication.

  • Workplace First Aiders who manage initial emergency response and scene safety
  • Safety Officers who maintain AED readiness and incident response procedures
  • Supervisors who coordinate first response during shift operations
  • Facilities Coordinators who oversee first aid kits, AEDs, and emergency access
  • Health and Safety Representatives who support workplace emergency preparedness
  • Operations Team Leads who assign response roles and escalation steps
  • Warehouse Coordinators who handle injury response in high-movement environments
  • Technicians who work in sites where isolation delays external help
  • HR and Risk Officers who track training records and incident follow-up
  • Emergency Response Wardens who activate the local emergency action plan

Course Objectives

This course equips you to plan, execute, and measure basic first aid and CPR training actions that improve emergency response speed, strengthen workplace readiness, and support reliable handover to medical personnel.

  • Assess scene safety and casualty status using the primary survey and emergency action sequence.
  • Apply adult CPR steps and AED operation for sudden cardiac arrest scenarios.
  • Design a first aid response sequence for choking, bleeding, burns, and breathing emergencies.
  • Build a workplace emergency action checklist aligned with first aid kit and AED placement.
  • Evaluate response performance against CPR quality steps, scene control, and escalation timing.
  • Navigate consent, incident reporting, and emergency call procedures in workplace response contexts.
  • Implement measurable readiness targets using AED checks, kit inspections, and refresher tracking.
  • Synthesize incident findings into a clear first aid handover and response report.

Requirements & Prerequisites

Prerequisites are minimal. You should be able to follow safety instructions, participate in practical drills, and work with a partner during CPR and first aid exercises. No medical qualification is required, and no coding or programming is required. If your workplace uses an emergency action plan, AED program, incident log, or first aid kit checklist, bringing those documents will make the exercises more relevant. This course is delivered at an intermediate level, so it assumes you can absorb procedures quickly and apply them during timed scenario practice, but it does not assume clinical experience.


Professional and Organizational Impact

When you lead basic first aid and CPR training with credible practice and clear response steps, you become a trusted contributor to safer operations and faster emergency action.

  • Build confidence in CPR, AED use, and choking relief decisions
  • Gain sharper scene-assessment discipline under time pressure
  • Strengthen your ability to manage bleeding and breathing emergencies
  • Enhance your communication during handover to emergency responders
  • Develop practical readiness with first aid kits and AED checks
  • Position yourself as a reliable workplace responder in critical moments
  • Expand your value in safety, facilities, and emergency preparedness roles
  • Support better incident documentation and post-event follow-up

Organizations that embed basic first aid and CPR training into daily readiness reduce response delays, limit avoidable harm, and strengthen operational resilience.

  • Reduce emergency response time during cardiac and breathing incidents
  • Lower injury severity through earlier bleeding and choking intervention
  • Improve AED readiness and first aid kit compliance
  • Strengthen incident reporting quality and response accountability
  • Reduce disruption from unmanaged workplace medical events
  • Support safer operations in high-risk shifts and remote areas
  • Improve staff confidence during emergency escalation and handover
  • Strengthen reputation for visible duty-of-care and preparedness

Training Methodology

This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn basic first aid and CPR training aspiration into measurable action and credible reporting.

Methodology includes:

  • Hands-on CPR rate and compression-depth practice using a manikin feedback device
  • Timed choking emergency simulation with adult response and escalation decisions
  • Primary survey and scene-safety diagnostic using an emergency checklist
  • Emergency call and handover mapping for internal escalation and ambulance notification
  • Case analysis using workplace, school, transport, and hospitality incident patterns
  • Group workshop to build a one-page emergency action plan under time limits
  • Reflection exercise comparing current kit, AED, and refresher practice against response benchmarks

Upcoming Sessions

Next available dates worldwide

Virtual

(Zoom) Training
USD 850
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Nairobi

Kenya
USD 1,600
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Kigali

Rwanda
USD 1,900
29th Jun-3rd Jul 2026

Dubai

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
USD 4,100
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Zanzibar

Tanzania
USD 2,400
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia
USD 2,500
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Abuja

Nigeria
USD 2,800
29th Jun-3rd Jul 2026

Mombasa

Kenya
USD 1,700
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Cape Town

South Africa
USD 3,900
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Johannesburg

South Africa
USD 3,500
6th Jul-10th Jul 2026

Kampala

Uganda
USD 1,900
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Pretoria

South Africa
USD 3,300
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Lagos

Nigeria
USD 2,500
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Certification

Recognized credentials that advance your career

Participants who complete the Basic First Aid and CPR Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.

NITA Accredited

Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.

CPD Certified

Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.

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Effective Learning & Skill Development

  • Build expertise with structured, outcome-driven learning.
  • Equip individuals and teams with skills that grow with industry needs.
  • Reinforce learning through real-world scenarios, case studies and practical exercises.

Career Growth & Professional Advancement

  • Apply what you learn with a proven methodology that ensures lasting impact.
  • Develop immediately usable skills that translate directly into workplace success.
  • Gain the expertise needed for career advancement and leadership roles.

Training Optimization & Learning Excellence

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  • Evaluate progress and ensure long-term learning success.

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CH Built for Switzerland

How this course applies where you work

Local laws, real case studies, and data-points that make the curriculum land — not generic global theory.

The Regulations and Standards You’re Accountable To

Regulators, laws, and frameworks governing this discipline in Switzerland — and exactly how the curriculum maps to each one.

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Regulators

  • SECO SECO is the Swiss federal authority responsible for occupational health and safety policy, including issuing ordinances and guidance on workplace safety and health protection that underpin employers’ duties to organise first aid and emergency response.
  • SUVA SUVA is the Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund and plays a key role in prevention, publishing practical rules and recommendations on workplace safety, emergency organisation, and first aid arrangements, particularly for insured companies.
  • BAG The Federal Office of Public Health sets national health policy and issues guidance on public health topics, including aspects of emergency preparedness, resuscitation initiatives, and coordination with health services that influence first aid and CPR practices.

Frameworks the course aligns with

  • 01 Bundesgesetz über die Arbeit in Industrie, Gewerbe und Handel (Arbeitsgesetz, ArG) · 1964
  • 02 Unfallversicherungsgesetz (UVG) · 1981

Business Results You Can Expect

How participants put this to work the week after training — and the measurable return their organisation can plan for.

How participants apply this

In Switzerland, participants typically apply basic first aid and CPR skills in offices, factories, laboratories, and public-facing environments where they may be the first person on scene. Team leaders and safety officers use structured scene assessment and primary survey steps to quickly determine what has happened, who is affected, and what immediate risks exist before touching the casualty. Workplace responders apply CPR and AED protocols when confronted with suspected cardiac arrest, and use bleeding-control and shock-management steps while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive. Many organisations integrate these skills into their internal emergency action plans and drills, so that designated first responders know exactly how to coordinate with colleagues and with the national emergency number 144.

Expected ROI

Six to twelve months after training, organisations usually see faster and more coordinated responses to medical incidents, which can reduce the severity of injuries and complications before professional help arrives. Trained staff tend to be more confident to intervene early, helping to limit panic, confusion, and operational disruption during emergencies. Systematic documentation of incidents and responses also improves, supporting internal safety reviews and alignment with company health and safety policies. Over time, these improvements contribute to a stronger safety culture, better preparedness for inspections or audits, and greater reassurance for employees and visitors that emergencies will be handled competently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've gathered the answers to common queries to help you feel confident and informed.

No, you do not need any medical background. The course is designed for non-medical staff such as supervisors, technicians, safety officers, and other designated responders, and it focuses on simple, repeatable steps you can use until professional help arrives. Medical or rescue professionals follow more advanced protocols, but the core principles of scene safety, primary survey, and early CPR are the same.

This course provides practical first aid and CPR skills, but formal recognition as a workplace first aider depends on your employer’s internal policies and on any sector-specific requirements they follow. Many organisations accept basic first aid and CPR training as a core requirement for designated responders, and may supplement it with additional modules or refresher training based on their risk profile.

First aid and CPR skills are perishable, and most organisations encourage refresher training every one to two years so that responders stay confident and aligned with current best practices. Shorter, focused refreshers and scenario drills in the workplace can help you maintain muscle memory for CPR, AED use, and bleeding control between formal recertification courses.

Yes, the course includes an AED response sequence and hands-on practice with training devices that simulate the units commonly installed in workplaces and public locations. You will learn how to integrate AED use into the overall emergency action sequence, including safe pad placement, following device prompts, and coordinating with other responders until emergency services take over.

In Switzerland, basic expectations and protections related to providing help are grounded in general civil and criminal law principles, including the duty to assist in emergencies. As long as you act in good faith, within the limits of your training, and call professional help, you are generally considered to be fulfilling a civic duty rather than acting as a medical professional. Your employer may also have internal policies that support employees who intervene during workplace emergencies.

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