First aid courses for companies and training for occupational first aiders
An emergency can happen anywhere, at any time – and that includes in the workplace. In Switzerland alone, there have been more than 270'000 accidents at work annually over the last few years. SWICA offers first aid courses run by paramedics. The aim of the courses is to teach employees how to respond correctly to a serious accident in the workplace and save lives. The first aid courses are eduQua-certified.
- Having staff trained in first aid helps improve outcomes by reducing the time between an emergency arising and medical care being provided.
- The courses enable employees to correctly assess emergency situations, overcome concerns over touching patients and rapidly apply the most important life-saving resuscitation techniques.
Under Article 36 of the Guidelines on Ordinance 3 to the Employment Act, companies in Switzerland are required to have processes and infrastructure in place for dealing with emergencies in the workplace.
Other recommendations regarding trained occupational first aiders apply depending on the size of the company and the level of danger associated with its activities. Companies with ten employees or more must draw up a basic emergency concept. Stricter rules apply for certain industries and where particular hazards are present.
- SWICA works with an expert long-term partner, Sanacare/notfallsicher.ch, whose courses are delivered by certified paramedics (eduQua).
- From advice on emergency concepts to first aid courses (BLS/AED SRC) and occupational first aider training based on IVR-IAS levels, SWICA offers a wide range of advice and courses.
- The BLS/AED course includes a complimentary additional hour of training on topics specific to the industry and/or company in question.
For companies across all industries that want to
- receive first aid training from experts;
- spend as little time as possible organising and coordinating the courses;
- address the topic responsibly.
Fair and transparent prices
BLS/AED course (comprehensive course on raising the alarm and providing on-site first aid)
Participants learn how to apply basic resuscitation techniques (BLS) including automatic external defibrillation (AED) in different situations, with due regard for their own safety.Content
- Basic resuscitation techniques for children and adults
- How to use an AED (automatic external defibrillator)
- Loss of consciousness, heart attacks, strokes
- Rescue chain: from stabilising the patient to raising the alarm and delivering immediate first aid
- Industry and company-specific topics
Duration
- 4 hours
Advantages
- Course content according to SRC curriculum
- Additional free hour on industry and company-specific topics
- All participants receive a certificate
- Refresher after two years
- Course fee includes: certificates, script, IVR-IAS registrations, CPR pocket mask
- Course languages: English, French, German and Italian (on request)
First Aid Level 1–3, IVR-IAS
Occupational first aiders play a key role in saving lives in the workplace. The content of occupational first aider training is determined by the Interverband für Rettungswesen (IVR-IAS), the umbrella organisation for emergency medical assistance. The training comprises three levels and teaches people how to gain vital time as on-site first aiders and look after injured persons. They manage the situation until the emergency services or company doctor arrive and provide support with the next steps.Contents
- First Aid Training Level 1–3, IVR-IAS
- Refresher
Detailed description of course content
Duration
- Two to five days, course-dependent
- One-day refresher
Advantages
- Course content according to IVR-IAS curriculum
- Participants receive a BLS/AED certificate
- IVR-IAS registration
- Course fee includes: certificates, script, CPR pocket mask
- Course languages: English, French, German and Italian (on request)
Other offers
- Advice on emergency concepts for companies
We help companies draw up, review or revise emergency concepts. - Bespoke courses for companies
We offer additional topic-specific courses tailored to your needs, including workplace emergencies and emergencies involving children. Contact us for advice. - E-learning
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