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 CompliantCSA Z1210-17

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 – 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.

General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)General Public

General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)

Our general first aid training, covering infant and child CPR, is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and early childhood professionals in Quebec. Compliant with the Educational Childcare Act (R.S.Q., c. S-4.1.1, s. 20), administered by Ministry of Family (CPE licensing). 8-hour course, 3-year certification.

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 Germany

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

Workplace first aid

Germany requires employers to appoint trained first-aiders (Ersthelfer) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG) and DGUV Regulation 1 § 26 — one first-aider for 2–20 employees present, and above 20 at least 5% of staff in administrative and commercial firms and 10% in production and trades.

ArbSchGDGUV Regulation 1 § 261 per 2–20 employees5% / 10% above 202-year renewal
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Childcare CPR & first aid

Pedagogical staff in German nurseries and kindergartens (Kita) must complete an 'Erste Hilfe am Kind' (first aid for children) course under the statutory accident-insurance rules (DGUV Vorschrift 1) — nine teaching units with a mandatory refresher every two years.

DGUV Vorschrift 1Erste Hilfe am Kind9 teaching unitsRefresher every 2 yearsOnline accepted
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Good Samaritan law

Germany imposes a legal duty to rescue: § 323c StGB (unterlassene Hilfeleistung) punishes failing to help in an emergency, while § 680 BGB limits a good-faith rescuer's civil liability to intent or gross negligence.

§ 323c StGB§ 680 BGBDuty to rescue: YesUp to 1 year or fineNo AED liability protection
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Healthcare professional recognition

Germany has no licence revalidation, but a documented continuing-education duty under SGB V/XI and the Nursing Professions Act (Pflegeberufegesetz, PflBG) — about 16 hours over two years — makes refreshing BLS/AED skills an employer-driven expectation checked during Medizinischer Dienst inspections.

SGB V / SGB XIPflegeberufegesetz (PflBG)~16 hours / 2 yearsBLS/AED, ACLS, PALS eligibleNo licence revalidation
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Residential care settings

In German care homes (Pflegeheim, Altenheim, Seniorenresidenz), the Länder-regulated care-aide programmes (Pflegehelfer/Pflegeassistenz) include or require a first-aid course covering resuscitation, and a recognized, up-to-date certificate is commonly required for training entry and by employers.

Länder-regulatedPflegehelfer / PflegeassistenzFirst aid + resuscitationRecognized certificateRefreshed regularly
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Foster families

Full-time foster care in Germany is governed by § 33 SGB VIII; there is no nationwide statute mandating a first-aid course, but as part of the suitability check many youth welfare offices (Jugendamt) require prospective foster parents to attend one — often 'first aid for children'.

§ 33 SGB VIIIJugendamt suitability checkNo uniform statuteFirst aid for childrenKeep certificate current
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Online course recognition

Online CPR and first aid training is recognized in Germany, with the theory portion completed online; the initial course and two-yearly refresher include a hands-on in-person component delivered by an accident-insurance-accredited provider.

Online courses accepted2-year certificationTheory onlineIn-person hands-on componentILCOR 2025 Consensus
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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 Michael S. Thompson has over 20 years of field experience in paramedical ambulance care and first aid training.

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