Basic first aid course (16 academic hours)

Practical first aid training in English, with hands-on exercises to help you respond to emergencies.

What you will learn

Assessing an emergency, calling for help, CPR and AED use, choking, bleeding, shock, injuries and common medical emergencies. Practise first aid techniques through hands-on exercises.

Basic First Aid Training – 16 academic hours: 10 academic hours of independent study using English-language study materials sent by e-mail and 6 academic hours of practical contact training. One academic hour is 45 minutes.

Assessment and completion

The trainer assesses theoretical knowledge through questions, discussion and scenario-based tasks during contact training. Practical skills are assessed using the same criteria as on the Estonian-language course. Practical assessment is pass/fail.

To receive a certificate, participants must complete 10 academic hours of independent study, attend all 6 academic hours of practical contact training, achieve the curriculum learning outcomes, demonstrate the required theoretical knowledge and pass the practical assessment.

Before you arrive

Wear comfortable clothing and arrive a few minutes before the start.

Catering is not included in the course fee and no extended lunch break is planned. We recommend bringing your own snacks.

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 48 hours before the course starts, your course fee will be refunded. For later cancellations or non-attendance, the fee is not refundable. Where possible, you may choose another course date or send a replacement participant. Contact koolitus@raramedical.ee to make changes.