CPR/AED – General Public (4h)General Public

CPR/AED – General Public (4h)

This 4-hour training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to intervene effectively during life-threatening emergencies. Focused on rapid and adapted responses, it teaches essential techniques for managing critical situations, significantly increasing survival chances. Aimed at the general public, this program emphasizes hands-on practice, realistic simulations, and teamwork, making it ideal for those who want to be prepared for emergencies at home, at work, or in public spaces.

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 CompliantWorkplace

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 Compliant

Upon successful completion of this 16-hour IN-PERSON intermediate-level first aid training, the candidate will receive a valid certification that meets the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard.

First Aider – Early Childhood (8h)Early Childhood

First Aider – Early Childhood (8h)

This training is specially designed for educators in childcare settings. It enables them to acquire essential skills for responding to medical emergencies involving young children, particularly infants and preschool-aged children. The training covers the management of severe allergies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obstructed airway management and injuries, as well as emergency action plans. Available online, hybrid, or in-person, this training complies with the requirements of the Ministry of Family. It ensures the safety of children and the peace of mind of parents.

First Aider – New Parents (9h)General Public

First Aider – New Parents (9h)

Becoming a parent means taking on the precious responsibility of protecting your little ones. This 9-hour training, designed for new parents, helps you better anticipate and respond to unexpected situations. Accessible and flexible, it is tailored to the needs of modern families. By completing this training, you strengthen your ability to provide a safe environment and intervene effectively in emergencies. Give yourself the confidence and preparation needed to watch over those who matter most.

First Aider – General Public (8h)General Public

First Aider – General Public (8h)

This 8-hour training, designed for the general public, provides essential knowledge for effective emergency intervention. It is intended for anyone wanting to learn first aid skills, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound and bleeding management, or the handling of critical situations. Accessible and practical, this course develops vital skills for protecting and rescuing loved ones or anyone in danger, thereby strengthening community safety.

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)Healthcare Professionals

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)

Designed for healthcare professionals, this 5-hour training provides comprehensive preparation for effective intervention during life-threatening emergencies. It emphasizes best practices, team coordination, and the use of essential tools for managing critical situations in clinical or prehospital settings. Recognized and tailored to the needs of medical responders, this training leads to an essential certification for ensuring the safety of patients and care recipients.

First Aid & CPR Switzerland

What the law actually requires where you are — summarized from our jurisdiction guides. Open any topic for the full details.

Workplace first aid

Switzerland requires employers to appoint and train enough first-aiders (Nothelfer) scaled to headcount and risk under Ordinance 3 to the Labour Act (ArGV 3, Art. 36), with SECO commentary table 336-1 as the indicative reference and a first-aider reachable on site within three minutes.

ArGV 3 Art. 36SECO & SUVASECO table 336-1On site within 3 min2-year certification
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Childcare CPR & first aid

Non-family childcare falls under the federal Foster Children Ordinance (PAVO/OPE) implemented by the cantons, and daycare (Kita) staff and family childminders are expected to hold a pediatric BLS-AED first-aid course renewed every 2 years via SRC-certified providers.

PAVO/OPECantonal licensingPediatric BLS-AED (SRC)Renew every 2 yearsOnline courses accepted
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Good Samaritan law

Under Article 128 of the Swiss Criminal Code (StGB/CP), failing to render emergency assistance to a person in immediate danger of death is an offence, so there is a legal duty to rescue but no separate civil-immunity shield for the lay rescuer.

Art. 128 Criminal Code (StGB/CP)Duty to rescue: YesUp to 3 years or fineNo AED liability shield
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Healthcare professional recognition

The federal Health Professions Act (GesBG, in force since 2020) requires health professionals to keep their skills current through continuing education (Fortbildung) with no uniform federal hour count, and a recognized CPR/AED, ACLS or PALS course counts toward that obligation.

Health Professions Act (GesBG)Fortbildung obligationNo fixed federal hoursGesReg registerCPR/AED, ACLS, PALS eligible
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Residential care settings

In Swiss medico-social establishments (EMS) and seniors' homes, care aides (Pflegehelfer/in, nationale Anerkennung) and health-care assistants (FaGe) are trained in first aid through their recognized courses, and a recognized, up-to-date certificate renewed periodically meets the requirement.

EMS & seniors' homesCare aide / FaGeCare-aide course 120h + 12-15 practice daysRenewed periodically
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Foster families

Fostering in Switzerland is authorised under the Ordinance on the Placement of Children (OPE/PAVO) by the cantons and the child and adult protection authority (KESB); no federal provision explicitly requires a first-aid certificate, but current first-aid and CPR training is recommended.

OPE/PAVOKESB & cantonsNo explicit federal first-aid ruleRecommended to keep current
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Online course recognition

Online CPR and first aid training is recognized in Switzerland for personal, childcare-licensing and employer needs, with 2-year certification; recommended IVR levels (level 1 for offices, level 2 for trades/logistics) include in-person practice while theory may be delivered online.

Online courses accepted2-year certificationIVR levels 1 & 2In-person practice + online theoryPeriodic refresher
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We offer high-quality CPR and first aid training. Our unique 100% online formula allows you to acquire at your own pace the tools needed to be ready to intervene in an emergency.

Our instructor Jean-Philippe Tremblay has over 20 years of field experience in paramedical ambulance care and first aid training.

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