First Aiders for Companies

​​Why is the education and training of "company first aiders" (betriebliche Ersthelfer) so important?

Protecting life and health: "Company first aiders" are important because they can protect the lives and health of employees in an emergency. Accidents and injuries can happen at any workplace, so it is important that employees know how to provide first aid.

 

Enhancing reputation: A company that is committed to the safety of its employees is perceived positively by customers and employees. The education and training of "company first aiders" is a sign that a company takes the safety of its employees seriously.

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Reducing costs: Compared to the follow-up costs that can arise from a medical emergency, the costs for training first aiders at work are very low.

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Obligation: In Austria, companies are legally required to appoint workplace first aiders (§ 26 ASChG , § 40 AStV , § 31 BauV).

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How does the education and training of "company first aiders" work?

A trainer comes to your company and conducts the course in your usual environment. This way, your employees can directly apply what they have learned in their work environment and practice in realistic scenarios.

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What prerequisites are necessary?

A suitable room with seating and space for floor exercises is necessary. This does not necessarily have to be a seminar room, as we do not give frontal lectures and do not need a projector. We train the course participants according to the principle of “learning by doing” in the form of exercises and scenarios that we guide.

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What does the schedule look like?

Our courses are tailored to each company. Therefore, at the beginning of the course, we always inquire about the topics that are particularly relevant to the participants and set the course priorities accordingly. After that, the exercises begin, which prepare the participants for the subsequent scenario training. We regularly take breaks between the exercises so that the participants can maintain their concentration. Breaks are included in the course time and do not extend the course duration.

 

How are larger groups (more than 6 people) trained?

Ersthelfertraining trains small groups of up to 6 people. If you have a larger team, we divide it into small groups and practice simultaneously with several trainers. We are also happy to organize a first aid training as a team-building event for many people (e.g. 20 people or more).

 

What is taught in such a first aid training for "company first aiders"?

Our first aid courses are taught according to the guidelines of the Austrian Red Cross. The 16-hour basic course for "company first aiders" covers the entire content of first aid (basics, illnesses, injuries, accident prevention). In the 8- or 4-hour continuing education courses for workplace first aiders, the content is repeated with different focuses, adapted to the work situation of the participants.

 

An excerpt from the course topics: emergency call, pulling/turning over, unresponsive person, unconsciousness, resuscitation with a defibrillator, choking, severe bleeding, burns, nosebleeds, (traffic) accidents, accident prevention, heart attack, stroke, seizure, diabetes, asthma attack, circulatory collapse, heat emergency, poisoning, allergic reaction, psychiatric emergency.

 

Are these first-aid-trainigs taught both in English and German language?

Yes, we are happy to conduct our first aid training in both English and German . Please let us know which language you would like your first aid training to be held in when you do the booking.

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Do you receive a certificate? What can it be used for?

After successfully completing the training, your employees will receive a course certificate. This certificate is recognized by the Austrian Labor Inspectorate (Arbeitsinspektorat) as proof of education or training for "company first aiders".

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How do I book first aid training for workplace first aiders?

Our courses can be conveniently and easily booked online, by phone, email or WhatsApp.

 

Do you have any further questions about our Trainings?

Don't hesitate texting us or giving us a call. We are happy to help!