First Aid Courses
First Aid Courses
Xwander Academy offers traditional first aid courses as well as wilderness first aid courses, which provide more in-depth guidance for situations where professional help may be delayed. Courses are held regularly in Ivalo and Rovaniemi. You can also request a customized first aid course for your work team or hobby group – get in touch!
Basic First Aid Course
Advanced First Aid Course
First Aid Refresher Course
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
Frequently asked questions about our first aid courses
EFR (Emergency First Response) is one of the world’s leading CPR, AED, and first aid training systems, operating in over 175 countries. EFR focuses on teaching laypeople practical, easy-to-remember first aid skills and giving them the confidence to help in emergencies.
Anyone can join! No prior medical knowledge or training is required.
We recommend that all participants are at least 14 years old. If you’d like to arrange a course for younger participants, such as a group of school pupils, please contact us.
The course emphasizes hands-on practice in a stress-free environment to build your confidence to act in real emergencies, and you’ll learn the basic first aid techniques. Find out more from each course description!
Yes. After successfully completing the EFR course, participants receive an internationally recognized certification, valid for 24 months.
Most EFR courses are designed to be completed in one day, but we can adjust the schedule based on group size, specific modules, and any custom requirements.
Comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises. All training materials and equipment will be provided by Xwander Academy.