Company emergency aid training

Target group

Interested persons from the age of 12

Content of the course

• Gaining an overview
• Raising the alert
• Safety, protection and hygiene
• Patient assessment and other measures
• Stress management
• Motivation to provide assistance
• Rights and duties

Course duration

2 days with 7 lessons each
8:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Costs

For employees of an ifa contract company: CHF 600.–
For employees of a non-contractual company: CHF 700.–

Certification

At the end of the course, graduates receive a certificate according to IVR and SRC in operational emergency aid level 1.

Validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months from the last day of the course. To extend the validity, the training requirement must be fulfilled with a refresher or advanced course within this period. See also our course system: ifa course system.

Cancellations

Cancellations are possible up to 10 days before the start of the course, otherwise the course will be invoiced. If there are too few registrations, the course may be canceled at short notice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation, which also serves as an invitation.

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Content of the course

Refresher of the basic knowledge from the basic course incl. BLS-AED refresher

Course duration

1 day with 7 lessons
8:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Costs

For employees of an ifa contract company: CHF 300.–
For employees of a non-contractual company: CHF 350.–

Prerequisite for participation

You have a valid «First Aider Level 1 IVR» certificate. This means that the last certificate must not be older than 2 years.

Certification

At the end of the course, graduates receive a refresher certificate in accordance with IVR and SRC in level 1 emergency first aid, provided that they have completed the course in full.

Validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months from the last day of the course. To extend the validity, the training requirement must be fulfilled with a refresher or advanced course within this period. See also our course system: ifa course system.

Cancellations

Cancellations are possible up to 10 days before the start of the course, otherwise the course will be invoiced. If there are too few registrations, the course may be canceled at short notice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation, which also serves as an invitation.

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Target group

People who want to expand their knowledge and skills in first aid in everyday life and in preventive measures

Content of the course

• Ensuring basic knowledge
• Basic knowledge of patient assessment and observation
• Traumatic physical injuries
• Acute illnesses
• Knowledge of materials
• Rights, duties, ethical behavior and dealing with partners
• Information on further education and training opportunities
• Customer-specific content/elements

Course duration

3 days with 21 lessons
8:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Costs

For employees of an ifa contract company: CHF 900.–
For employees of a non-contractual company: CHF 1050.–

If applicable, booklet with emergency algorithms for CHF 9.–, also available as an app (iOS and Android)

Prerequisite for participation

You have a valid «First Aider Level 1 IVR» or «Refresher Level 1 IVR» certificate. This means that the last certificate must not be older than 2 years.

Certification

At the end of the course, graduates receive a certificate in accordance with IVR and SRC in occupational first aid level 2.

Validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months from the last day of the course. In order to extend the validity, the training requirement must be fulfilled with a refresher or advanced course within this period. See also our course system: ifa course system.

Cancellations

Cancellations are possible up to 10 days before the start of the course, otherwise the course will be invoiced. If there are too few registrations, the course may be canceled at short notice. After registration you will receive a confirmation, which also serves as an invitation.

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Content of the course

Teaching the procedure for awake and unconscious patients in accordance with the IVR level 2 learning content

Course duration

1 day with 7 lessons
8:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Costs

For employees of an ifa contract company: CHF 300.–
For employees of a non-contractual company: CHF 350.–

If applicable, booklet with emergency algorithms for CHF 9, also available as an app (iOS and Android)

Prerequisite for participation

You have a valid «First Aider Level 2 IVR» certificate. This means that the last certificate must not be older than 2 years.

Certification

At the end of the course, graduates will receive a refresher certificate in accordance with IVR and SRC in level 2 emergency first aid, provided that they have completed the course in full.

Validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months from the last day of the course. To extend the validity, the training requirement must be fulfilled with a refresher or advanced course within this period. See also our course system: ifa course system.

Cancellations

Cancellations are possible up to 10 days before the start of the course, otherwise the course will be invoiced. If there are too few registrations, the course may be canceled at short notice. After registration you will receive a confirmation, which also serves as an invitation.

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Target group

• Full-time/part-time paramedics in companies
• Prospective employees in the rescue service
• Fire department paramedics
• Slope patrollers
• Lifeguards
• Alpine rescue workers
• Samaritans
• Course and technical leaders SSB

Content of the course

• Alerting concept
• Pulse / blood pressure / shock
• Cardiac emergencies / breathing disorders
• Chemistry / poisoning / electro
• Traumatology back / head / extremities
• Self-protection / hygiene / infections
• First-aid room / rescue equipment
• Diabetes / blood sugar measurement
• Fractures / luxations / bandaging
• Hemostasis / wound care
• Neurological diseases
• Psychology / stress
• Thermal emergencies

Course duration

5 days with 35 lessons
8:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Costs

For employees of an ifa contract company: CHF 1500.–
For employees of a non-contractual company: CHF 1750.–

If applicable, booklet with emergency algorithms for CHF 9.–, also available as an app (iOS and Android)

Prerequisite for participation

You have a valid «First Aider Level 2 IVR» or «Refresher Level 2 IVR» certificate. This means that the last certificate must not be older than 2 years.

Certification

At the end of the course, graduates receive a certificate in accordance with IVR and SRC in occupational first aid level 3.

Validity

From the date of issue of the level 3 certificate, 7 lessons of further training «Refresher Level 3» must be completed annually in IVR-approved first aid training institutions in order to maintain validity. See also our course system: ifa course system.

Cancellations

Cancellations are possible up to 10 days before the start of the course, otherwise the course will be invoiced. If there are too few registrations, the course may be canceled at short notice. After registration you will receive a confirmation, which also serves as an invitation.

› Register for course in German

Content of the course

Teaching the procedure for awake and unconscious patients in accordance with the IVR level 3 learning content

Course duration

1 day with 7 lessons
8:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00

Costs

For employees of an ifa contract company: CHF 300.–
For employees of a non-contractual company: CHF 350.–

If applicable, booklet with emergency algorithms for CHF 9.–, also available as an app (iOS and Android)

Prerequisite for participation

You have a valid «First Aider Level 3 IVR» certificate.

Certification

After completing 2 courses within 2 years, graduates will receive a refresher certificate in accordance with IVR and SRC in level 3 emergency first aid, provided that they have attended all courses.

Cancellations

Cancellations are possible up to 10 days before the start of the course, otherwise the course will be invoiced. If there are too few registrations, the course may be canceled at short notice. After registration you will receive a confirmation, which also serves as an invitation.

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Target group

All interested persons and persons

• whose work involves a particular risk
• who work abroad or in the field
• whose tasks include first aid
• who work in shifts

Content of the course

• Behavior in emergencies
• Electrical accidents
• Cardiac arrest and cardiac massage
• How to use a defibrillator (AED)
• Focus adapted to the needs of the target audience

Course duration

Half day with 4 lessons
8:00–12:00

Costs

For employees of an ifa contract company: CHF 170.–
For employees of a non-contractual company: CHF 200.–

Confirmation of participation

At the end of the course, graduates receive a certificate of attendance in accordance with SRC, provided that they have attended all courses.

Cancellations

Cancellations are possible up to 10 days before the start of the course, otherwise the course will be invoiced. If there are too few registrations, the course may be canceled at short notice. After registration you will receive a confirmation, which also serves as an invitation.

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The ifa also offers emergency aid courses tailored to the specific needs of your organization.

The courses can last from one hour to several days. They can be certified according to IVR or SRC, depending on the subject matter. And they can be held either at the ifa's premises or at your location.

We would be happy to advise you personally: nothilfekurse@ifa-online.ch

Goal

Participants are familiar with basic life support (BLS) including automatic defibrillation (AED). They

• raise the alert correctly
• pay attention to their own safety when providing assistance
• apply the basic skills of resuscitation, chest compressions, artificial respiration and defibrillation using an AED, using training models of adults and children
• recognize the typical characteristics of cardiac arrest, heart attack and stroke and know how to prevent them
• carry out correct positioning of unconscious persons
• explain the measures to be taken if the airway is obstructed by foreign bodies
• implement BLS measures in specific, target group-oriented case scenarios
• deal with their own motivation to provide assistance
• describe how to deal with inhibiting factors in first aid

Target group

All interested persons,

• whose tasks include first aid
• whose work involves a particular hazard
• who work abroad or in the field
• who work in shifts

The ifa also offers emergency aid courses that deal specifically with the dangers of hydrofluoric acid and other chemicals.

The duration of the course depends on the specific needs and can be held either at the ifa's premises or at your location. At the end of the course, graduates receive a confirmation of participation.

We would be happy to advise you personally: nothilfekurse@ifa-online.ch

Goal

The course teaches the correct behavior in emergencies, especially accidents involving chemicals. Participants will be able to take immediate life-saving measures to bridge the gap until medical professionals can take over.

Target group

Persons,

• whose work involves a particular hazard
• who supervise several workplaces as part of their duties
• whose job allows them to leave the workplace quickly
• who check various work areas as part of their control function
• whose duties include first aid
• who have a rather remote workplace
• who often work in areas with inadequate emergency medical care
• who work in shifts