The First Aid Refresher Course allows you to update and strengthen your first aid skills while keeping your first aid certification valid.
During the course, you will review and practice essential first aid procedures, such as resuscitation, bleeding control, shock management, and handling fractures and burns. The training covers the latest guidelines and up-to-date knowledge on best practices in first aid.
Maintaining first aid skills is especially important for healthcare professionals, first responders, workplace first aiders, and anyone whose work or leisure activities require first aid proficiency.
By attending the First Aid Refresher Course, you ensure that you have the readiness and confidence to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
Why Choose This Course?
- Extend your first aid certification for another 24 months
- Refresh your first aid skills according to the latest research and guidelines
- Engage in discussions about real-life situations requiring first aid
- You have the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from others
What you'll learn?
- Resuscitation techniques (CRP) for adults, children, and infants
- How to assess, manage, and respond to emergency situations
- Effective bleeding control techniques
- Shock management
- First aid for fractures and burns before professional help arrives
FAQ
What is the Emergency First Response (EFR) first aid course?
The first aid courses organized by Xwander Academy comply with the international EFR system. EFR is a comprehensive resuscitation and first aid training program designed to help individuals respond effectively in medical emergencies. It is one of the world’s fastest-growing first aid training systems, operating in 175 countries and providing materials in 24 different languages.
The program focuses on training ordinary people in first aid skills and building their confidence to act in emergencies. Participants who complete the course receive an internationally recognized certificate valid for 24 months.
Emergency First Response courses adhere to international guidelines for resuscitation and first aid. Read more about EFR first aid training
What is the difference between Emergency First Response (EFR) first aid courses and Finnish Red Cross (SPR) first aid courses?
The first aid courses provided by Xwander Academy are equivalent to the SPR First Aid Courses EA 1 and EA 2. You can renew your first aid certification obtained from SPR courses by attending Xwander Academy courses.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, participants of both Xwander Academy first aid courses will receive a certificate equivalent to the Finnish Red Cross (SPR) EA 1 and EA 2 levels. These first aid certificates are widely recognized and may be required for certain job positions and workplaces.
Can an employer or entrepreneur receive compensation for purchasing the Xwander Academy first aid course for employees?
Yes, first aid courses can be considered part of preventive occupational health care, and there are regulations regarding their reimbursement. Compensation may also be available for Xwander Academy first aid courses if eligibility criteria are met. Check the detailed guidelines on the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela) website (in Finnish).
Can a company or group book a private first aid course?
Yes, customized first aid courses are available for groups of at least four people.
How does first aid training benefit employers and businesses?
Training staff in first aid improves workplace safety, reduces the severity of accidents, and may even lower insurance costs. Additionally, legislation requires certain workplaces to have personnel trained in first aid.
Does the course include practical exercises?
Yes, the courses combine theoretical learning with practical exercises, including realistic first aid scenarios.
Who can participate in the first aid courses, and is prior first aid experience required?
Anyone can participate in Xwander Academy’s first aid courses. No prior knowledge of first aid, medical expertise, or training is required. The recommended minimum age for first aid courses is 12 years.
How often should first aid training be updated?
It is recommended to refresh first aid skills every 2–3 years, as first aid guidelines may change, and regular practice helps maintain proficiency.