About the course

A half-day format giving participants practical skills in first aid and CPR with a defibrillator. Focus on the most common emergencies and acting immediately until the ambulance takes over.

What you will learn

  • Adult CPR: compressions, ventilations, correct depth/rate and safety
  • Defibrillator (AED): when/how to connect, pad placement and following voice prompts
  • Choking: back blows and abdominal thrusts — identify and relieve quickly
  • Severe/life-threatening bleeding: direct pressure, dressings and elevation
  • Shock: recognising signs and immediate actions
  • Burns and electrical injuries: cooling and first measures
  • Heart attack & stroke (FAST test): recognise symptoms and act
  • Allergic reaction/anaphylaxis: when and how to use an adrenaline auto-injector
  • Recovery position and a safe 112 call chain (incl. Sweden’s SMS Lifesaver)

After the course

  • You can provide life-saving first aid and perform CPR using an AED
  • You will act in a structured way — even under stress
  • You receive a digital certificate and a recommended refresher plan

Who it’s for

Individuals and organisations wanting to act in the first minutes: offices, schools, retail, industry, healthcare/elderly care, sports clubs and more.

Prerequisites & materials

No prior knowledge required. The instructor provides manikins, a training defibrillator and first aid materials.