FRC first aid training promotes preparedness and builds confidence

Every completed FRC first aid course contributes to the safety of our society and provides the knowledge and skills to administer first aid for both minor and life-threatening injuries and illnesses in the workplace, at home and in various leisure situations.

Completing an FRC first aid course makes you a part of the Red Cross chain of aid and Finland’s national preparedness and response framework.

Thank you for choosing an FRC first aid course!

First aid is a life skill that can make you invaluable in an emergency.

The knowledge and skills that you have learned on the course will stay with you, but we recommend that you take refresher courses at regular intervals. Completing an FRC first aid course makes you a part of the Red Cross chain of aid and Finland’s national preparedness and response framework. Everyone who completes an FRC first aid course makes our society safer. You have just become one of them!

FRC first aid courses, including the one that you have just completed, are run by Punainen Risti Ensiapu, Training Programmes unit and its nationwide network of partners. As proof of your competence, you are now a proud holder of an FRC first aid certificate, which is the most esteemed first aid certificate in Finland. Congratulations!

On this site you will find tips and tools for keeping the knowledge and skills that you learned on your FRC first aid course up to date. You will also find information about checking the validity of your certification and updating your competence qualifications, as well as news and articles about important developments.

Top tips

First aid is a life skill that can make you invaluable in an emergency. Here you can find tips for keeping your first aid skills up to date.

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Test your knowledge

Keeping your first aid knowledge and skills up to date helps you to stay confident in your ability to help in an emergency. You can test your knowledge about different kinds of emergencies here.

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First aid protocols

Timely first aid can save a life and dramatically improve the prognosis for recovery. Here you can find first aid protocols for the most common medical emergencies.

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OmaEnsiaputodistus portal

The OmaEnsiaputodistus portal is where you can find your mobile certificate and details of FRC first aid courses that you have completed.

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Mobile certificate

A mobile certificate is an FRC first aid certificate that you can keep on your phone, laptop or other smart device.

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Can we help you?

Contact us and we will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about FRC first aid courses and first aid training. You can also use our digital feedback form to tell us what you liked and maybe did not like about your FRC first aid course.

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